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Meaning of pontifical

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pontifical

noun

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to a pontiff.

  2. Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.

  3. Splendid; magnificent.

  4. Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pontifical

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