Wycliffe
or Wyc·lif, Wick·liffe, Wic·lif
[ wik-lif ]
/ ˈwɪk lɪf /
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noun
John, c1320–84, English theologian, religious reformer, and Biblical translator.
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Wyc·liff·ism, Wyc·lif·ism, nounWords nearby Wycliffe
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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
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