PONTIFICAL

a. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

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

2.
a.

Of or pertaining to the building of bridges. [R.] Now had they brought the work by wondrous art Pontifical, a ridge of pendent rock Over the vexed abyss. Milton.

3.
n.

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

4.
n.

The dress and ornaments of a pontiff. "Dressed in full pontificals." Sir W. Scott.

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