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Pontifical Pontifical Pon*tif"ic*al, a. [L. pontificalis: cf. F.
pontifical. See Pontiff.]
1. Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as,
pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.
2. 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.
Pontifical Pontifical Pon*tif"ic*al, n. [F.]
1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a
pontiff. --South.
2. pl. The dress and ornaments of a pontiff. ``Dressed in
full pontificals.' --Sir W. Scott.
Pontificality Pontificality Pon*tif`i*cal"i*ty, n.
The state and government of the pope; the papacy. [R.]
--Bacon.
Pontifically Pontifically Pon*tif"ic*al*ly, adv.
In a pontifical manner.
Pontificate Pontificate Pon*tif"i*cate, n. [L. pontificatus: cf. F.
pontificat. See Pontiff.]
1. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the
office of the pope. --Addison.
2. The term of office of a pontiff. --Milman.
Pontificate Pontificate Pon*tif"i*cate, v. i. (R. C. Ch.)
To perform the duty of a pontiff.
