church papist
/tʃəːtʃ ˈpeɪpɪst/derogatory. Now historical
noun
In the late 16th and 17th centuries: a Roman Catholic conforming outwardly to the Church of England, in order to escape the penalties enacted against recusants from the reign of Elizabeth I until the Second Relief Act of 1791.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Udall (c1560–?1593), religious controversialist. From church + papist.