Meaning Of The Word Popish Plot
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Popish Plot Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Popish Plot?
Popish Plot in American English
noun: an imaginary conspiracy against the crown of Great Britain on the part of English Roman Catholics, fabricated in 1678 by Titus Oates as a means of gaining power Popish Plot in British English noun: a supposed conspiracy (1678) to murder Charles II of England and replace him with his Catholic brother James: in reality a fabrication by the informer Titus Oates |
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