Pontifical
Pronunciation : Pon*tif"ic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. pontificalis: cf. F. pontifical. See Pontiff.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pon*tif"ic*al
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.]
Definition : 1. A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff. South.
2. pl.
Defn: The dress and ornaments of a pontiff. "Dressed in full pontificals." Sir W. Scott.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913