Obs. [f. CATHOLIC + -SHIP.] = CATHOLICITY.
1653. E. Chisenhale, Cath. Hist., 10. The Doctors Arguments … concerning Romes Catholiqueship.
1674. Staveley, Rom. Horseleech, Ep. Ded. The true marks, and signs of the Catholick-ship thereof are made to consist in wilful Poverty, [etc.].
