popish

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Advent, writes Mrs. Berger, is the time to begin to "stir up your plum puddings," which were sometimes regarded as "popish" puddings in Cromwell's 17th Century England.

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But councils and bishops are quick to recall Martin Luther's admonition to his followers in Wittenberg not to flee popish pressure but stand their ground.

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By the time President John Leverett took office in 1708, the college press had come under fire for printing a "popish" book, Thomas a Kempis' Imitation of Christ.

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Catholic rites are no longer despised as "popish idolatry." and Protestants often visit Catholic churches "to see how the liturgy is to be performed."

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Several popish priests and gentlemen of the guard, with some of the tolerated ministers, were permitted to converse with him.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John