pontifical
[ pon-tif-i-kuh l ]
/ pɒnˈtɪf ɪ kəl /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff; papal.
pompous, dogmatic, or pretentious: to resent someone's pontifical manner.
noun
(in the Western Church) a book containing the forms for the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies to be performed by bishops.
pontificals,
the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff, especially a bishop.
Origin of pontifical
OTHER WORDS FROM pontifical
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British Dictionary definitions for pontificals (1 of 2)
pontificals
/ (pɒnˈtɪfɪkəlz) /
pl n
mainly RC Church
the insignia and special vestments worn by a bishop, esp when celebrating High Mass
British Dictionary definitions for pontificals (2 of 2)
pontifical
/ (pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff, the pope, or a bishop
having an excessively authoritative manner; pompous
noun
RC Church Church of England
a book containing the prayers and ritual instructions for ceremonies restricted to a bishop
See also
pontificals