Medieval Latin

noun

: the Latin used especially for liturgical and literary purposes from the 7th to the 15th centuries inclusive

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Medieval Latin was in 1855

Dictionary Entries Near Medieval Latin

Cite this Entry

“Medieval Latin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medieval%20Latin. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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