lollard

Noun

Meaning

One of a sect of early reformers in Germany.

One of the followers of Wyclif in England.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Phrases with the word

lollard heresy lollard movement lollard reform

Examples

On Arundel's advice, Henry obtained from Parliament the enactment of De heretico comburendo in 1401, which prescribed the burning of heretics ; this was done mainly to suppress the Lollard movement. Source: Internet

Despite the debate about the extent of Lollard influence there are ample records of the persecution of Lollards from this period. Source: Internet

The fourth Conclusion deals with the Lollard view that the Sacrament of Eucharist is a contradictory topic that is not clearly defined in the Bible. Source: Internet

In this 19th-century illustration, John Wycliffe is shown giving the Bible translation that bore his name to his Lollard followers. Source: Internet

There is little indication that the Lollard Knights were specifically known as such during their lifetimes; they were men of discretion, and unlike Sir John Oldcastle years later, rarely gave any hint of open rebellion. Source: Internet

Two other possibilities for the derivation of Lollard are mentioned by the Oxford English Dictionary, citation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lollapaloosa lollapalooza lollar lollard heresy lollard movement lollard reform