Enchiridions

/ˌɛnkɪˈrɪdiənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of enchiridion; multiple small handbooks or practical guides.

Etymology

Standard English plural of enchiridion, following Latin pluralization conventions. The word has maintained its form across languages for centuries.

Kelly Says

Libraries in the Middle Ages were filled with enchiridions—tiny books of rules, prayers, and practical wisdom that monks could actually slip into their robes to carry around the monastery!

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