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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[Cf. L.

pontificius

Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests.

“The pontific college with their augurs and flamens.”

Milton.

Of or pertaining to the pope; papal.

Shenstone.

Adj.

Relating to priests; popish.

pontific ‎(comparative more pontific, superlative most pontific)

Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests.
The pontific college with their augurs and flamens. — Milton.
Of or relating to the pope; papal.
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