popedom
Example Sentences
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An American so intrepid as to make himself eligible for both offices would be unlikely to “give up his popedom for our presidency.”
From Slate ● May 9, 2025
So step by step he finally became elevated to the high dignity of the popedom.
From Bibliomania in the Middle Ages by Merryweather, Frederick Somner
During the thirteen years of his popedom, Gregory had full scope for his talents as administrator, as well as ruler.
From St. Gregory and the Gregorian Music by Wyatt, E. G. P.
This monarch, in the former part of his life, was remarkable for dissipation and extravagance of conduct; in the latter, he became the slave of the popedom.
From Henry of Monmouth, Volume 1 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth by Tyler, James Endell
During his popedom he kept a brazen head, which he regularly consulted concerning diabolical subjects.
From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist
