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Examples
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I need scarcely say that the people were "Papishes" to a man.
The Life Story of an Old Rebel John Denvir
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But though in their frequent conflicts with the "Papishes" they wrecked houses and even killed several Irishmen -- for they frequently used deadly weapons against unarmed Catholics -- they were never able to make a successful attack on McArdle's.
The Life Story of an Old Rebel John Denvir
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Clarke, who he said was conveyed to his bedside he knew not how; and concluded with affirming they were no better than Papishes who did not believe in witchcraft.
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"The Papishes are as good as the Protestants," Uncle Matthew exclaimed.
The Foolish Lovers St. John G. Ervine 1927
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"Sure, they're only against the Papishes, anyway! ..."
The Foolish Lovers St. John G. Ervine 1927
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The Orangeman looked upon himself as part of a foreign garrison, holding the “Papishes” in subjection.
The Life Story of an Old Rebel Denvir, John 1910
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I need scarcely say that the people were “Papishes” to a man.
The Life Story of an Old Rebel Denvir, John 1910
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"Glengarry forever," to which Big Mack added at intervals, "To hell with the Papishes!"
The Man from Glengarry; a tale of the Ottawa Ralph Connor 1898
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M'Loughlin, 'do you think, that if he dared to put Papishes on a level with us, that we'd suffer it?
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two William Carleton 1831
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Papishes, so long as he's a right good Orangeman, and a right good
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two William Carleton 1831
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