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Ro·​man·​ish | \ ˈrōmənish, -nēsh \

Definition of Romanish

usually disparaging
: of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church

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First Known Use of Romanish

1591, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Romanish

Roman entry 2 + -ish

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“Romanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romanish. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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