Wickliffe

[ wik-lif ]

/ ˈwɪk lɪf /

noun

John.Also Wic·lif. Wycliffe, John.

a city in NE Ohio, near Cleveland.

Definition for wickliffe (2 of 2)

Wycliffe

or Wyc·lif, Wick·liffe, Wic·lif

[ wik-lif ]

/ ˈwɪk lɪf /

noun

John,c1320–84, English theologian, religious reformer, and Biblical translator.

Related forms

Wyc·liff·ism, Wyc·lif·ism, noun

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Examples from the Web for wickliffe

Attacked on every side, Wickliffe for a time remained silent.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V|J. H. Merle d'Aubigné
Wickliffe denied having written or spoken the sentiment here ascribed to him.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V|J. H. Merle d'Aubigné
Wickliffe undertook to overthrow the pedestal on which the pride of the priesthood was founded.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V|J. H. Merle d'Aubigné
Sir John had understood Wickliffe's doctrine, and experienced in his own person the might of the divine Word.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume V|J. H. Merle d'Aubigné

As was said by Governor Wickliffe, the other day, there were two questions in that case.
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene Chittenden

British Dictionary definitions for wickliffe (1 of 2)

Wickliffe

Wiclif

/ (ˈwɪklɪf) /

noun

variant spellings of (John) Wycliffe

British Dictionary definitions for wickliffe (2 of 2)

Wycliffe

Wyclif

/ (ˈwɪklɪf) /

noun

John. ?1330–84, English religious reformer. A precursor of the Reformation, whose writings were condemned as heretical, he attacked the doctrines and abuses of the Church. He instigated the first complete translation of the Bible into English. His followers were called LollardsAlso: 'Wiclif, 'Wickliffe

Derived Forms

Wycliffism or Wyclifism, noun

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