papistry

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At the early period of the Reformation, Dr. Smith of Oxford abjured papistry, with the hope of retaining his professorship, but it was given to Peter Martyr.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac

Some said, "Others lopped off the branches of the papistry, but he strikes at the root to destroy the whole."

From John Knox by Taylor, William M. (William Mackergo)

The suspicion of papistry followed him; and orders were given for his arrest.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various

The reign of George the First, was a continual effort of the constitutional spirit against the remnants of papistry and tyranny, which still adhered to the government of England.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 61, No. 376, February, 1847 by Various

All this pleased the papistry of the Stuarts.

From The Man Who Laughs by Hugo, Victor