What does popish mean?
Relating to or characteristic of the Roman Catholic Church, especially in a way that is considered to be opposed to Protestantism. Disposed to or characteristic of a tendency to follow the Roman Catholic Church in its practices or doctrines.
Example
"The popish rituals of the old church were a source of fascination for the young priest."
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