Wycliffe

American  

[wik-lif] / ˈwɪk lɪf /

Or Wyclif,

noun

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

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Wycliffe British  

/ ˈwɪklɪf /

noun

1. Also: 'Wiclif.   'Wickliffe.  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 Lollards

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Other Word Forms

• Wycliffism noun
• Wyclifism noun

Example Sentences

Jack Shepherd, the English actor perhaps best remembered for playing the title role in the 1990s ITV detective drama Wycliffe, has died at the age of 85.

From BBC

A Nairobi resident, Wycliffe Onyango, said his entire earnings are spent on food.

From Seattle Times

Wycliffe Makasembo, a lawyer for Mackenzie and his wife, who is also detained, said he would appeal against the decision.

From Reuters

Wycliffe likened sleeping on the bay to “being rocked in a big cradle.”

From Los Angeles Times

The individual had entered a pond to try to retrieve a hat while playing a round at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington Saturday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

From Fox News