popelike

adj

Etymology

From pope + -like.

  1. derived from πάπας
  2. derived from παπᾶς
  3. derived from papa
  4. inherited from pāpa
  5. inherited from pope
  6. suffixed as popelike — “pope + like

Definitions

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a pope.

    • And sure, Mr. Speaker, the speech seemed to me to be a popelike speech, and I fear least our bishops do attribute this of the pope's canons unto themselves...
    • Payel displayed his gratitude with a circular hand gesture. Very popelike.
    • Evie pats my nose with popelike slow solemnity, as if registering the promise.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA