English Explanatory Dictionary

vade mecum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A referential book such as a handbook or manual, especially one that is pocketable.
  2. A useful object, constantly carried on one's person.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of vade mecum.

Pronunciation

/ˌveɪdi ˈmiːkəm/ /ˌvɑːdi ˈmeɪkəm/ en-us-vade mecum.ogg

Word forms

vade mecum vade mecums vade-mecum vademecum

Etymology

From the Latin vāde (“come”) mēcum (“with me”).

Related words

pocketbook
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