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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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Wiclefit, n. [17th c. Eng. Wicklivite (1661), Wicklevite (1684).] A follower of John Wycliffe, the theologian. —1580 Cath. Tr. 54/19.
Heresies of the Albigenses, Waldenses, Wiclefits, Hussits