a. [ Cf. L. pontificius. ] 1. Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests. “The pontific college with their augurs and flamens.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of or pertaining to the pope; papal. Shenstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of or pertaining to the building of bridges. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Now had they brought the work by wondrous art Pontifical, a ridge of pendent rock Over the vexed abyss. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. pontificatus: cf. F. pontificat. See Pontiff. ] 1. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The term of office of a pontiff. Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]
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