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 • Nov. 25, 2025

Wycliffe Brown Seda, 55, is being held on $5 million bail at the King County jail.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023

“We are waiting for Baba to speak,” said Wycliffe Oburu, a 23-year-old supporter of Mr. Odinga, using the name by which the veteran opposition leader is often called.

From New York Times • Aug. 16, 2022

On Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta sacked the country's prisons boss Wycliffe Ogallo over the escape, Kenyatta's office said in a statement.

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2021

This is the well which was re-opened by Wycliffe and Luther, after it had been long stopped up.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles