Main Entry: bac·ca·lau·re·ate

Pronunciation: \ˌba-kə-ˈlȯr-ē-ət, -ˈlär-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin baccalaureatus, from baccalaureus bachelor, alteration of baccalarius

Date: circa 1649

1 : the degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges
2 a : a sermon to a graduating class b : the service at which this sermon is delivered