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The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.
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Definitions
- n. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope.
- n. The term of office of a pontiff.
- v. i. To perform the duty of a pontiff.
- n. the government of the Roman Catholic Church
- v. administer a pontifical office
- v. talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner
- 1. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope. Addison. 2. The term of office of a pontiff. Milman. To perform the duty of a pontiff.
- n:47/v:53 v. administer a pontifical office v. talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner