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vulgate

/vuhl-geyt, -git/US // ˈvʌl geɪt, -gɪt //UK // (ˈvʌlɡeɪt, -ɡɪt) rare //

武尔盖特

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the Latin version of the Bible, prepared chiefly by Saint Jerome at the end of the 4th century a.d., and used as the authorized version of the Roman Catholic Church.
    • : any commonly recognized text or version of a work.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to the Vulgate.
    • : commonly used or accepted; common.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • The Vulgate translates: “Et obviabit illi quasi mater honorificata, et quasi mulier a virginitate suscipiet illum.”

  • Wycliffe translates the Vulgate: “And it as a modir onourid schal meete hym, and as a womman fro virgynyte schal take him.”

  • I'd only accept it so far as it agrees with the Vulgate and the Codices.

  • The Vulgate was a very ancient version of the Bible in Latin.

  • All quotations from Scripture in this story are of course taken from the Vulgate, except those made by Jews.