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Pontifical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Belonging to a high priest; as pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; popish.

2. Splendid; magnificent.

3. Bridge-building. [Not used.]

Pontifical [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A book containing rites and ceremonies ecclesiastical.

2. The dress and ornaments of a priest or bishop.

Pontifical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.

2. Of or pertaining to the building of bridges.

Pontifical [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.

2. The dress and ornaments of a pontiff.

Pontificality [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The state and government of the pope; the papacy. [Not used.]

Pontificality [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The state and government of the pope; the papacy.

Pontifically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In a pontifical manner.

Pontifically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a pontifical manner.