What does "popery" mean?
Popery: The religion of the Roman Catholic Church, comprehending doctrines and practices; -- generally used in an opprobrious sense. POPE'S HEAD Pope's head. A long-handled brush for dusting ceilings, etc., also for washing windows. [Cant]
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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