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Definition of Douay bible
1. Noun. An English translation of the Vulgate by Roman Catholic scholars.
Exact synonyms: Douay Version, Douay-rheims Bible, Douay-rheims Version, Rheims-douay Bible, Rheims-douay Version
Generic synonyms: Bible, Book, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word, Word Of God
Generic synonyms: Bible, Book, Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word, Word Of God
Medical Definition of Douay bible
1. A translation of the Scriptures into the English language for the use of English-speaking Roman Catholics; done from the Latin Vulgate by English scholars resident in France. The new Testament portion was published at Rheims, A. D. 1582, the Old Testament at Douai, A. D. 1609-10. Various revised editions have since been published. Alternative forms: Doway Bible. Called also the Rheims and Douay version. Origin: From Douay, or Douai, a town in France. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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