Lollard

American  

[lol-erd] / ˈlɒl ərd /

noun

1. an English or Scottish follower of the religious teachings of John Wycliffe from the 14th to the 16th centuries.

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Lollard British  

/ ˈlɒləd /

noun

1. English history a follower of John Wycliffe during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries

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Other Word Forms

• Lollardism noun
• Lollardry noun
• Lollardy noun

Etymology

Origin of Lollard

1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle Dutch lollaert mumbler (of prayers), equivalent to loll ( en ) to mumble ( see lull) + -aert -ard

Example Sentences

The very first, at Lollard Street in London’s Kennington, is still going strong.

From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2019

His underground Lollard followers kept alive the idea of a direct relationship between God and the individual Christian, through his word.

From The Guardian • Feb. 19, 2011

“Then I am a Lollard, I account!” she said at last, with a sigh.

From The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time by Holt, Emily Sarah

Then the narrative deepens in its interest when the Prince ascends the throne as Henry V., while his old comrade becomes a Lollard and a champion of the new faith.

From Blackie & Sons Catalogue - 1891 Books for Young People by Various

Such was the sad and early end of the first and only Lollard of the House of Mortimer.

From The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time by Holt, Emily Sarah