Papal crown

Papal crown
Papal Pa"pal, a. [F., fr. L. papa bishop. See {Papacy}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of or pertaining to the pope of Rome; proceeding from the pope; ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, papal jurisdiction; a papal edict; the papal benediction. --Milman. [1913 Webster]

2. Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church. ``Papal Christians.'' --Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster]

{Papal cross}. See Illust. 3 of {Cross}.

{Papal crown}, the tiara. [1913 Webster]


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