enchiridion

noun

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The Song of Ice and Fire is not the Westerosi enchiridion any more. Emily Dreyfuss, WIRED, 5 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek encheiridion, from en in + cheir hand — more at in, chir-

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enchiridion was in the 15th century

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“Enchiridion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enchiridion. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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