ˈvəlˌgāt, -_gə̇t, usu -d.+V noun
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Etymology: Medieval Latin Vulgata, from Late Latin vulgata ( editio ) Septuagint, Latin translation of the Septuagint, from Latin vulgata (feminine of vulgatus ordinary, common, general, from past participle of vulgare to make known, publish, from vulgus mob, common people) + editio edition — more at vulgar
1. usually capitalized : an edition or copy of the Latin Bible authorized and used by the Roman Catholic Church
2. : any commonly accepted text or reading of an author's work
3.
a. : common or informal speech
a remarkable ear for the vulgate — M.D.Geismar
b. : substandard or illiterate speech