Brewer's: Catholic

(The). “Catholicus,” a title inherited by the King of Spain; as the monarch of England is entitled “Fidei Defensor,” and the King of France was styled “Christianissimus.” (See page 228, Catholic Majesty.)

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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