Pontifical

Definition of Pontifical

Pon`tif´ic`al

a.	1.	Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.
	2.	Of or pertaining to the building of bridges. Now had they brought the work by wondrous art Pontifical, a ridge of pendent rock Over the vexed abyss. - Milton.
n.	1.	A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
	2.	The dress and ornaments of a pontiff.

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