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noun
The political and religious movement of the Lollards (Wycliffites).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, uncountable
Topics: Christianity
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Synonyms: Lollardism, Wycliffism
Antonyms: none provided
History
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.
