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(), 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. Pontif"ical 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. スポンサード リンク
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