Meaning Of The Word Pontifical

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pontifical in American English
having to do with a pontifex or a high priest
adjective: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal
noun: a book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies to be performed by bishops

pontifical in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff, the pope, or a bishop
noun: a book containing the prayers and ritual instructions for ceremonies restricted to a bishop

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