(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:07:51

Pon*tif"ic (?), a. [Cf. L. pontificius.]

1.

Relating to, or consisting of, pontiffs or priests.

"The pontific college with their augurs and flamens."

Milton.

2.

Of or pertaining to the pope; papal.

Shenstone.

 

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