vade mecum

[ vey-dee mee-kuhm, vah- ]

/ ˈveɪ di ˈmi kəm, ˈvɑ- /

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noun, plural va·de me·cums.

something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.

a book for ready reference; manual; handbook.

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Origin of vade mecum

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

Words nearby vade mecum

vacuum pan, vacuum pump, vacuum servo, vacuum tube, VAD, vade mecum, V. Adm., Vadodara, vadose, vadose zone, Vadsö

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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 Burigny
Gratias ergo, Fratres, mecum agite Patri misericordiarum, quod sit propitius gravi pressis tirannide.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Should 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 Beringer
This 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 Beringer

It would do a world of good if many of the older Masons would make it their 'vade mecum.'
Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason|George Thornburgh

British Dictionary definitions for vade mecum

vade mecum

/ (ˈvɑːdɪ ˈmeɪkʊm) /

noun

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

Word Origin for vade mecum

C17: from Latin, literally: go with me

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