vade mecum

English
WOTD – 16 January 2006

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Etymology

From the Latin vāde (“go”) mēcum (“with me”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌveɪdi ˈmiːkəm/, /ˌvɑːdi ˈmeɪkəm/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Rhymes: -iːkəm, -eɪkəm
  • Hyphenation: va‧de me‧cum

Noun

vade mecum (plural vade mecums)

  1. A referential book such as a handbook or manual, especially one that is pocketable.
  2. A useful object, constantly carried on one's person.

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