Wycliffe

or Wyc·lif, Wick·liffe, Wic·lif

[ wik-lif ]

noun

1. John, c1320–84, English theologian, religious reformer, and Biblical translator.

Wycliffe

/ ˈwɪklɪf /

noun

1. WycliffeJohn?13301384MEnglishRELIGION: religious reformer 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 Also'Wiclif'Wickliffe

Derived Forms

• ˈWycliffism, noun

Other Words From

• Wycliff·ism Wyclif·ism noun

Example Sentences

A Nairobi resident, Wycliffe Onyango, said his entire earnings are spent on food.

From Seattle Times

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

From Reuters

Wycliffe likened sleeping on the bay to “being rocked in a big cradle.”

From Los Angeles Times

The individual had entered a pond to try to retrieve a hat while playing a round at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington Saturday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

From Fox News

Wycliffe Mzee, 50, died of pneumonia after waiting for hours to be treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi despite needing emergency care, according to his family..

From Washington Times