vade mecum
A referential book such as a handbook or manual, especially one that is pocketableA referential book such as a handbook or manual, especially one that is pocketable.
» He always carries a Latin vade mecum in his backpack.
Er trägt immer ein lateinisches Vademecum in seinem Rucksack. — mraz
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2 sensesA referential book such as a handbook or manual, especially one that is pocketable.
Vademecum
руково́дствоrukovódstvo, спра́вочникsprávočnik
довідни́кdovidnýk, інстру́кціяinstrúkcija
A useful object, constantly carried on one's person.
- a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location
Examples
2 sentencesHe always carries a Latin vade mecum in his backpack.
deEr trägt immer ein lateinisches Vademecum in seinem Rucksack. — mraz
The phrase 'vade mecum' is often used as a classical Latin expression.
Translations
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Origin
From the Latin vāde (“come”) mēcum (“with me”).From the Latin vāde (“come”) mēcum (“with me”).
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Forms
plural: vade mecums| Singular | vade mecum |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location:handbookenchiridion