Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Greek katholikon, neuter of katholikos
15th century, in the meaning defined above
catholicness
catholicon
catholicos
“Catholicon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catholicon. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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