Romanish

adjective

Ro·​man·​ish

ˈrōmənish,

-nēsh

usually disparaging

: of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church

Word History

Etymology

Roman entry 2 + -ish

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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