pontificalian.
/ˌpɒntᵻfᵻˈkeɪlɪə/, U.S. /pɑnˌtɪfəˈkeɪljə/, /ˌpɑn(t)əfəˈkeɪljə/, /pɑnˌtɪfəˈkeɪliə/, /ˌpɑn(t)əfəˈkeɪliə/ The vestments and insignia of a bishop, cardinal, or abbot; pontificals (pontifical n. 1a). Also gen.: official or ceremonial robes.
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society > faith > artefacts > vestments > clothing of particular functionaries > [noun] > bishop
pontificals?1435
pontificalibusa1533
pontificalitya1538
pontificalia1577
pontificials1606
1577 R. Stanyhurst Treat. Descr. Irelande v. f. 18v, in R. Holinshed Chron. I In an other prouince he may be in his Pontificalibus, so that Pontificalia differeth from the pall.
1691 A. Wood Athenæ Oxonienses II. 114 He appeared in his Pontificalia.
1754 J. Shebbeare Marriage Act I. xxxvi. 236 When we see a Doctor in Divinity dressed in his Pontificalia, we conclude that these Robes include a pious, learned, and humane Man.
1792 R. Bage Man as he Is III. lxvi. 122 ‘Let it be a temple, Paradyne,’ said Fielding, ‘and make me high priest.’ ‘Thy pontificalia,’ replied Sir George, ‘the cap and bells.’
1852 T. Carlyle Crit. & Misc. Ess. 474/1 It is Assumption-day, the 15th of August. Don thy pontificalia, Grand-Almoner.
1870 W. Smith Dict. Bible 726/1 They pass from Aaron to Eleazar with the sacred ephod and other pontificalia.
1934 Times 27 Mar. 19/6 All his Pontificalia, Crosier rings, and other articles belonging to or used by him.
1998 M. V. Namorato Catholic Church Mississippi i. i. 32 Gunn then hurriedly dressed into Bishop Heslin's pontificalia.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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