popess
/pəʊˈpɛs/ /ˈpəʊpɪs/noun
A female pope; (also occasionally) the wife of a pope.
- Often used with reference to the legendary Pope Joan..
Origin
Early 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas More (1478–1535), lord chancellor, humanist, and martyr. From pope + -ess. Compare German Päpstin.
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