incardinate

transitive verb

in·​car·​di·​nate
ə̇nˈkärdᵊnˌāt
-ed/-ing/-s
1
: to adopt canonically or to receive formally (a cleric from another diocese)
2
: to elevate to the cardinalate

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin incardinatus, past participle of incardinare to ordain as chief priest, from Latin in- in- entry 2 + Late Latin cardinalis, adjective, principal

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“Incardinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incardinate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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