Romish en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English *Romish, from Old English Rēmisċ, from Proto-West Germanic *rūmisk, equivalent to Rome + -ish. Compare Dutch Roomsch, Rooms (“Roman”), German Römisch (“Roman”).
Meanings
- Belonging or relating to Rome.
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(archaic, derogatory) Of, like, pertaining to, or supporting Romanism or the Roman Catholic Church.
the friars of the Romish church
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most Romish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more Romish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Romish Methodists · Romishly · Romishness