vade mecum
di ˈmi noun, plural va·de me·cums.
1.
something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.
2.
a book for ready reference; manual; handbook.
Origin:
1620–30; < Latin vāde mēcum literally, go with me
1620–30; < Latin vāde mēcum literally, go with me
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| —n | |
| a handbook or other aid carried on the person for immediate use when needed | |
| [C17: from Latin, literally: go with me] | |
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Vade mecum
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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vade mecum
"a manual," 1629, from L., lit. "go with me."
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