vade mecum
Origin of vade mecum
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How to use vade mecum in a sentence
It is an excellent book, and ought to be the vade mecum of every Christian.
The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius | Jean Lvesque de BurignyShould prove a vade-mecum to Mining Engineers and all engaged in practical work.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThis excellent handbook will prove a perfect Vade-mecum to those engaged in the practical work of Mining and Metallurgy.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerIt 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.
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam | Ephraim Emerton
British Dictionary definitions for vade mecum
/ (ˈvɑːdɪ ˈmeɪkʊm) /
a handbook or other aid carried on the person for immediate use when needed
Origin of vade mecum
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