Douay Version

noun

Dou·​ay Version dü-ˈā- How to pronounce Douay Version (audio)
: an English translation of the Vulgate used by Roman Catholics

Word History

Etymology

Douay, France

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Douay Version was in 1837

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“Douay Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Douay%20Version. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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Douay Version

noun
Dou·​ay Version dü-ˈā- How to pronounce Douay Version (audio)
: an English translation of the Vulgate used by Roman Catholics
Etymology

named for Douay, city in France where part of this translation was published in 1609–1610

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