| 释义 |
popelike, a. (adv.)|ˈpəʊplaɪk|
[f. pope n.1 + -like.]
Like or resembling a pope.
1553Becon Reliques of Rome (1563) 215 Their forefathers and Popelike predecessours. 1589Marprel. Epit. (1843) 53 As popelike and pontificall, as my Lord of Canterburie. 1613Purchas Pilgrimage, India (1864) 150 The Brama, or Popelike Bramene in these parts, who by his authority dispenseth with many of their Lawes, and dissolueth Marriages. 1808Moore Corruption iii, Nor..Could pope-like kings escape the levelling blow.
b. adv. In the manner of a pope.
1574Life 70th Abp. Canterb. Pref C viij b, From Scotland he takes shipping, and popelike steppes over into Ireland. |