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Ropery vs Popery - What's the difference?

ropery | popery |

As nouns the difference between ropery and popery

is that ropery is any form of language used, typically slang or slander, that can get one in trouble while popery is (usually|derogatory|christianity) the teachings, practices and accoutrements of the roman catholic church.

ropery

English

Noun

(roperies)
  • Any form of language used, typically slang or slander, that can get one in trouble.
  • Hung on the end of a rope.
  • A place where ropes are made; ropewalk.

    • References

    * * Ropery on the Free Dictionary * Romeo and Juliet on Yahoo!, see the glossary for "Ropery"

    popery

    English

    (wikipedia popery)

    Noun

  • (usually, derogatory, Christianity) The teachings, practices and accoutrements of the Roman Catholic Church.

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