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English

Etymology
From the L. vade mecum, which literally means "go with me."

Noun
en-noun|sg=vade mecum

1. A referential book such as a handbook or manual.
2. A useful object, constantly carried on one�s person.

Translations
French: vade-mecum m
German: Vademecum n
Portuguese: vademécum m
Spanish: vademécum m

pt:vade mecum

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