Popess or Papess (a female
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popess — pop·ess … English syllables
popess — ˈpōpə̇s noun ( es) Etymology: pope + ess : a female pope … Useful english dictionary
Joan, Popess — • The fable about a female pope, who afterwards bore the name of Johanna (Joan), is first noticed in the middle of the thirteenth century Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Joan — Popess Joan † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Popess Joan The fable about a female pope, who afterwards bore the name of Johanna (Joan), is first noticed in the middle of the thirteenth century. VARIATIONS OF THE FABLE First Version:… … Catholic encyclopedia
Pope Joan — Popess Joan † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Popess Joan The fable about a female pope, who afterwards bore the name of Johanna (Joan), is first noticed in the middle of the thirteenth century. VARIATIONS OF THE FABLE First Version:… … Catholic encyclopedia
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