Lollardy

English

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.

Noun

Lollardy (countable and uncountable, plural Lollardies)

  2. (Christianity, historical) The political and religious movement of the Lollards (Wycliffites).
    Synonyms: Lollardism, Wycliffism

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