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    va·de me·cum
    /ˌvādē ˈmēkəm/

    noun

    • 1. a handbook or guide that is kept constantly at hand for consultation: "his book is an excellent vade mecum for writers"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vade mecumVade mecum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a book for ready reference : manual. 2. : something regularly carried about by a person. Did you know? Brush Up on Your Latin With Vade Mecum.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVADE MECUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Vade mecum is a Latin phrase meaning "go with me" or "flee with me". It is used to refer to a useful book or document that you can check regularly for information about something. See how to pronounce it and some examples of its usage.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › vade-mecumVADE MECUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Vade mecum definition: something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.. See examples of VADE MECUM used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVADE MECUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Vade mecum is a Latin phrase meaning "go with me" and refers to a handbook or other aid carried on the person for immediate use when needed. Learn more about its word origin, frequency, synonyms, and usage examples.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvade mecum - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of vade mecum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Vade mecum - Oxford Reference

    Vade mecum is a Latin phrase meaning 'go with me' and referring to a handbook or guide that is kept constantly at hand. It is first used as the title of a book in the early 17th century.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › vade mecumVADE MECUM Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    The essential point is that it was a something "handy," a vade mecum for the average gentleman who aimed to be a good Christian.