English Explanatory Dictionary

Romish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Belonging or relating to Rome.
  2. Of, like, pertaining to, or supporting Romanism or the Roman Catholic Church.

Word forms

Romish more Romish most Romish

Etymology

From Middle English *Romish, equivalent to Rome + -ish. Compare Dutch Roomsch, Rooms (“Roman”), German Römisch (“Roman”).

Synonyms

papish popish

Derived words

Romishly Romish Methodists Romishness
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