Wycliffe

or Wyc·lif, Wick·liffe, Wic·lif

[wik-lif]

noun

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

Related formsWyc·liff·ism, Wyc·lif·ism, noun

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Historical Examples of wycliffe

He had studied the writings of Wycliffe and of Hus, and often appealed to Wycliffe in his works.
History of the Moravian Church
J. E. Hutton
For one person that Wycliffe stirred in England, he stirred hundreds in Bohemia.
History of the Moravian Church
J. E. Hutton
He objected, like Wycliffe, to the union of Church and State.
History of the Moravian Church
J. E. Hutton
It is found in no medival writer, and was taught neither by Wycliffe nor by Hus.
History of the Moravian Church
J. E. Hutton
And this Father Wycliffe hopes to effect, if God grant him grace.
In Convent Walls
Emily Sarah Holt

British Dictionary definitions for wycliffe

Wycliffe

Wyclif

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 FormsWycliffism or Wyclifism, noun

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