papal
adjectiveattested in dialogue
- //ˈpeɪpəl//
- /[ˈpʰeɪ̯.p(ʰ)əɫ]/
Having to do with the pope or the papacy.
adjective
- 1
Having to do with the pope or the papacy.
In both the 2005 and 2013 papal elections there were whispers circulating that back in 1976 Francis had failed to help the two priests in their hour of need.
Etymology
From Middle English papal, from Old French papal and Medieval Latin pāpālis (“papal”).
Forms
- comparative
- more papal
- superlative
- most papal
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