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Papal crown

Papal \Pa"pal\, a. [F., fr. L. papa bishop. See Papacy.]

  1. Of or pertaining to the pope of Rome; proceeding from the pope; ordered or pronounced by the pope; as, papal jurisdiction; a papal edict; the papal benediction.
    --Milman.

  2. Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church. ``Papal Christians.''
    --Bp. Burnet.

    Papal cross. See Illust. 3 of Cross.

    Papal crown, the tiara.