vulgate

One entry found for vulgate.

Main Entry: vul·gate
Pronunciation: 'v&l-"gAt, -g&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin vulgata, from Late Latin vulgata editio edition in general circulation
1 capitalized : a Latin version of the Bible authorized and used by the Roman Catholic Church
2 : a commonly accepted text or reading
3 : the speech of the common people and especially of uneducated people