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

As the thoughtful Det Supt Charles Wycliffe, Shepherd solved murders in Cornwall over 36 episodes between 1993 and 1998.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

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

From Reuters • May 10, 2023

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

It is to the uniqueness of Wycliffe’s idea of individualism that Poole considers the claim of Wycliffe to rank as the “precursor of the Protestant reformation” to be due.

From Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London by Parry, Albert William