Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An inconsiderable claimant to the spiritual and temporal position of the pope, as the successor of St. Peter.

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  • What I mean is, I'm almost nearly sure that the word -peterkin" is a euphemism for the ... um male whatnot on some remote planet or other.

    Galaxy Jane Goulart, Ron, 1933- 1986

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  • Therefore, non habemus papam.

    February 12, 2013