papal cross

Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

1. See cross.
2. =Syn, Papal, Popish, Papistical. Papal is the ordinary word for that which belongs to or proceeds from the Pope; popish is used in some obloquy or contempt; papistical in strong contempt or condemnation.

GNU Webster's 1913

1. adj. See Illust. 3 of Cross.

WordNet 3.0

1. n. a cross with three crossbars