Word of the Day

vade mecum

[vey-dee mee-kuhm]

noun:

something a person carries around for frequent or regular use

Explanation

A vade mecum is something you keep close because you rely on it. This Latinate phrase suggests usefulness earned through reliability rather than novelty. Whether it's a notebook, tool, or lucky charm, a vade mecum is defined by how faithfully it stays at your side.

Example: The field guide was her trusted vade mecum on every hiking trip.

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