Definition of vade mecum in English:
vade mecum
nounˌveɪdi ˈmeɪkəmˌvɑːdi ˈmeɪkəmˌvɑːdi ˈmiːkəmˌveɪdi ˈmiːkəm
A handbook or guide that is kept constantly at hand for consultation.
his book is an excellent vade mecum for writers
Example sentencesExamples
- It was the type of vade mecum that I wish someone had given me my junior year of high school.
- Every generation of young Christians needs a vade mecum to guide them through their times.
- Legal Lynching is a convenient vade mecum on the death penalty, descriptive as well as critical.
- This is a very impressive publication that should become a vade mecum to all those interested in Scottish history.
- No actor should step on a set without having digested this vital vade mecum.
Synonyms
handbook, companion, manual, guide, guidebook, reference book, instruction book, ABC, primer
informal bible
rare enchiridion
Origin
Early 17th century: modern Latin, literally 'go with me'.