popedom en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English popedome, papdome, from Old English pāpdōm, equivalent to pope + -dom. Cognate with Dutch pausdom (“popedom”), German Papsttum (“papacy; popedom”), Old Norse páfadómr (“popedom; papacy”), Swedish påvedöme (“papacy”).
Meanings
- The jurisdiction of the pope.
- The place, office, or dignity of the pope; papal dignity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| popedoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |