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pontifically, adv.|pɒnˈtɪfɪkəlɪ|
[f. pontifical + -ly2.]
1. In a pontifical character; as a pontiff or bishop (in quot. a 1711, as a high priest).
c1380Antecrist in Todd Three Treat. Wyclif (1851) 143 Þei maken a grete lowe voice in blissynge & masse syngynge pontificaly. 1638Sir T. Herbert Trav. (ed. 2) 303 The Priest is pontifically attyred in pure fine Lawne. 1662J. Davies tr. Olearius' Voy. Ambass. 19 The Patriarch, attended by almost 400 Priests, all Pontifically habited. a1711Ken Psyche Poet. Wks. 1721 IV. 256 Aaron when pontifically dress'd. 1865Pall Mall G. 10 July 15/2 Dr. Manning preached his first sermon since his accession.., having previously assisted pontifically at high mass.
2. In a pontifical or stately manner; with the air of a pontiff; in grand style; dogmatically.
1590Munday Eng. Rom. Life in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) II. 185 He..liueth there among the Theatines very pontifically. 1661Evelyn Diary 10 Feb., After sermon the Bishop..gave us the blessing very pontifically. 1906Athenæum 10 Mar. 304/1 From this to giving them the right to decide pontifically on questions of science is a long step. |