VADE MECUM


Meaning of VADE MECUM in English

/vay"dee mee"keuhm, vah"-/ , pl. vade mecums .

1. something a person carries about for frequent or regular use.

2. a book for ready reference; manual; handbook.

[ 1620-30; vade mecum lit., go with me ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .