Pontifical /(?)/
Pon·tif·ic·al
Pontifical
a.
- Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.
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Of or pertaining to the building of bridges. [R.]
Now had they brought the work by wondrous art Pontifical, a ridge of pendent rock Over the vexed abyss.
Pontifical
n.
- A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
- The dress and ornaments of a pontiff.