Gregory Definition

gregory
noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
  2. Italian pope from 1831 to 1846; conservative in politics and theology; worked to propagate Catholicism in England and the United States (1765-1846)
  3. the pope who sponsored the introduction of the modern calendar (1572-1585)
  4. the Italian pope from 1406 to 1415 who worked to end the Great Schism and who retired to make it possible (1327-1417)
  5. the Italian pope who fought to establish the supremacy of the pope over the Roman Catholic Church and the supremacy of the church over the state (1020-1085)
  6. (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian pope distinguished for his spiritual and temporal leadership; a saint and Doctor of the Church (540?-604)

"Gregory" in song lyrics

See how gregory is used in real songs:

  • "Whoever think they fat can get the Dig Gregory"
    Binary Star f/ J.U.I.C.E. — The KGB
  • "affaire gregory"
    AOL — AOL
  • "best western gregory"
    AOL — AOL

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