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Pontifical

Pon-tif'ie-al, a.

adjective

a. [Fr., Pr., Sp., & Pg. pontifical, It. pontificale, Lat. pontificalis. See PONTIFF.]

Belonging to a high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope, popish.
Splendid; magnificent. Shak.
Pertaining to the building of bridges; bridge-building. [Rare.]

*Now had they brought the work by wondrous art Pontifical, a bridge of pendent rock Over the vexed abyss. Milton.*

noun

n. [Fr. & Sp. pontifical, It. & L. Lat. pontificale.]

A book containing the offices, or formulas, used in various ecclesiastical rites and ceremonies. South.
(pl.) The dress and ornaments of a priest, bishop, or the pope. “Dressed in full pontificals.” W. Scott.