hypothecate


2hy·poth·e·cate

verb \hī-ˈpä-thə-ˌkāt\
hy·poth·e·cat·edhy·poth·e·cat·ing

Definition of HYPOTHECATE

transitive verb

Origin of HYPOTHECATE

Greek hypothēkē suggestion, from hypotithenai
First Known Use: 1906

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