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vade mecum

[ vey-dee mee-kuhm, vah- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural va·de me·cums.

vade mecum

/ ˈvɑːdɪ ˈmeɪkʊm /

First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin vāde mēcum literally, “go with me”

C17: from Latin, literally: go with me

It is an excellent book, and ought to be the Vade mecum of every Christian.

Should prove a vade-mecum to Mining Engineers and all engaged in practical work.

This excellent handbook will prove a perfect Vade-mecum to those engaged in the practical work of Mining and Metallurgy.

It would do a world of good if many of the older Masons would make it their 'vade mecum.'

The essential point is that it was a something "handy," a vade mecum for the average gentleman who aimed to be a good Christian.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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