vulgation

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English

Etymology

From Latin vulgātiō, from vulgō (publish).

Noun

vulgation (plural not attested)

  1. (obsolete, very rare) The act of spreading or promulgating among the common people.
    • 1690, anonymous author, The Reformed Christian's New-Years-Gift:
      And though the Council of Trent denied the reading of them to the Laity, pretending that the Vulgation of them was the cauſe of ſo many Hereſies abroad in the World []

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