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Lollard
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lollard
English
Etymology
Late en enm -, possibly from or influenced by en nl lollen to mumble. Other origins have been proposed; see Lollardy.
Pronunciation
en /ˈlɒlɑː(ɹ)d/
Noun
en historical A member of a sect of early reformers in Germany.en
en Q45922426 en historical A Wycliffite.
57–58 58 [H]e, a lollard indeed over his elbovv-cuſhion, in almoſt the ſeaventh part of 40. or 50. years teaches them ſcarce half the principles of religion; and his ſheep oft-times ſit the vvhile to as little purpoſe of benifiting as the ſheep in thir pues at Smithfield;
en 2020 w:Hilary Mantel w:The Mirror and the Light Fourth Estate 427 ‘She died for Wyclif’s book. It was an old Bible. She was what they call a Lollard.’
Derived terms
en Lollardian Lollardism Lollardist Lollardize Lollardlike Lollardry Lollardy
Translations
French: fr lollard
Italian: it lollardo
Polish: pl lollard m-pr
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