Meaning Of The Word Pontifical
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Pontifical Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Pontifical?
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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