: one of the followers of Wycliffe who traveled in the 14th and 15th centuries as lay preachers throughout England and Scotland
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle Dutch lollaert, from lollen to mutter
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Lollard was
in the 14th century
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“Lollard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lollard. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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