Meaning of popelike | Babel Free

Definitions

Resembling or characteristic of a pope.

Examples

“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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