Pope
proper nounnouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//pəʊp//
- United States//poʊp//
An English surname transferred from the nickname originating as a nickname.
proper noun
- 1
An English surname transferred from the nickname originating as a nickname.
- 2
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Marengo County, Alabama.
- 3
A number of places in the United States: A township in Fayette County, Illinois.
- 4
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Allen County, Kentucky.
- 5
A number of places in the United States: A village in Panola County, Mississippi.
Etymology
From pope; also used in Ireland/Scotland as a surname meaning "papa, father."
noun
- 1
Variant of popeAlternative letter-case form of pope.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:Pope.
Forms
- plural
- Popes
Pope · An English surname transferred from the nickname originating as a nickname.
popeye · Exophthalmia.Popeye · A tough cartoon sailor, full name Popeye the Sailor,…popping · The act or sound of something that pops.