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pontifical

noun

Meaning

  1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
  2. Of or pertaining to a pontiff.
  3. Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
  4. Splendid; magnificent.
  5. Of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.
  6. Of or relating to the building of bridges.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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