Middle English Dictionary Entry
vīdimus n.
Entry Info
| Forms | vīdimus n. |
| Etymology | ML vīdimus n.; also cp. OF vidimus. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A copy of a document bearing seals to guarantee authenticity.
Associated quotations
- (1436) RParl.4.500b : Feith and credence shuld be yeven to the copie named Vidimus, sealed under the autentyke Seales, and approved, as to ye Originall of youre seid Letters.
- (1436) RParl.4.501a : John hath graunted and delivered the Vidimus of youre said Save Conduyt…sealed under his Seale yt calleth hym self Kyng of Fraunce…of whiche Shippes with Vidimus, one…was take.