• (a.) Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/popish/
Pop'ish adjective Of or pertaining to the pope; taught or ordained by the pope; hence, of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church; -- often used opprobriously. -- Pop'ish*ly , adverb -- Pop'ish*ness , noun Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/128