English Explanatory Dictionary

Lollardy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The political and religious movement of the Lollards (Wycliffites).

Word forms

Lollardy Lollardies

Etymology

From the popular derogatory nickname Lollard given to those without an academic background, educated if at all only in English. By the mid-15th century the term lollard had come to mean heretic in general. More in Wikipedia at Lollardy § Etymology. Possibly related to lolling and lollygagging.

Synonyms

Lollardism Wycliffism
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