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lollard
/ˈlɒlɑː(ɹ)d/
noun 2
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3ADJ.
over
VERB + LOLLARD
call
ADV.
indeed
Definitions
noun
1
A member of a sect of early reformers in Germany.
2
A Wycliffite.
[H]e, a lollard indeed over his elbovv-cuſhion, in almoſt the ſeaventh part of 40. or 50. years teaches them ſcarce half the principles of religion; and his ſheep oft-times ſit the vvhile to as little purpoſe of benifiting as the ſheep in thir pues at Smithfield; […]
‘She died for Wyclif’s book. It was an old Bible. She was what they call a Lollard.’
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[H]e, a lollard indeed over his elbovv-cuſhion, in almoſt the ſeaventh part of 40. or 50. years teaches them ſcarce half the principles of religion; and his ſheep oft-times ſit the vvhile to as little
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‘She died for Wyclif’s book. It was an old Bible. She was what they call a Lollard.’
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