lollard
/ˈlɒlɑː(ɹ)d/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.52 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A Wycliffite.
Example Sentences
- "[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.’"
Etymology
Late Middle English, possibly from or influenced by Dutch lollen (“to mumble”). Other origins have been proposed; see Lollardy.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: -, lollen