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pontifex

n. (pl. pontifices)
1 = PONTIFF.
2 Rom. Antiq. a member of the principal college of priests in Rome.
Phrases and idioms:
Pontifex Maximus the head of this.
Etymology: L pontifex -ficis f. pons pontis bridge + -fex f. facere make

Useful english dictionary. 2012.