Definitions

1. proper noun

a person or people who follow the teachings of John Wycliffe, an English theologian who advocated for translation of the Bible into vernacular languages.

“The Wycliffe movement was pivotal in the development of the English language.”

2. noun

a follower of John Wycliffe or the Wycliffe movement.

“Many Wycliffes were persecuted for their beliefs during the Middle Ages.”

3. proper noun

a translation of the Bible into Middle English, attributed to John Wycliffe.

“The Wycliffe Bible was a significant literary achievement of its time.”