vade mecum

[ vey-dee mee-kuhm, vah- ]
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noun,plural va·de me·cums.
  1. something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.

  2. a book for ready reference; manual; handbook.

Origin of vade mecum

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

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vade mecum

/ (ˈvɑːdɪ ˈmeɪkʊm) /


noun
  1. a handbook or other aid carried on the person for immediate use when needed

Origin of vade mecum

1
C17: from Latin, literally: go with me

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