vernicle

[ vur-ni-kuhl ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. veronica ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vernicle¹

1325–75; Middle English < Old French < Medieval Latin vernicula, variant (after Latin diminutives in -cula -cule ¹( def ) ) of veronica veronica ¹

Example Sentences

He wears, as you perceive, the vernicle of Sainted Luke, the first physician, upon his sleeve.

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The usual devices on ancient patens were the Manus Dei, or hand of God, in the act of blessing; on later ones the vernicle, or face of our Lord; the Holy Trinity; the Holy Lamb; the sacred monogram.

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The beggar Lazarus has given us 'lazar' and 'lazaretto'; Veronica and the legend connected with her name, a 'vernicle,' being a napkin with the Saviour's face impressed upon it.

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By our Lady of Rocamadour whose vernicle is round my neck!

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Beneath were little packets tied in silk which the old lady handled with tender care: a man's hunting-glove, a child's shoe, a love-knot done in faded green ribbon, some letters in rude rough script, and a vernicle of Saint Thomas.

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