Pontificate
Pronunciation : Pon*tif"i*cate
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. pontificatus: cf. F. pontificat. See Pontiff.]
Definition : 1. The state or dignity of a high priest; specifically, the office of the pope. Addison.
2. The term of office of a pontiff. Milman.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Pon*tif"i*cate
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To perform the duty of a pontiff.
i. (R. C. Ch.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913