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papistry definition

pa·pistry (pā′pis trē)

noun

Roman Catholic beliefs and practices; Roman Catholicism: a hostile term

Etymology: see papist & -(e)ry

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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