hypothecate
Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/
Definition of hypothecate
verb
Derivatives
Origin:
early 17th century: from medieval Latin hypothecat- 'given as a pledge', from the verb hypothecare, based on Greek hupothēkē (see hypothec)
early 17th century: from medieval Latin hypothecat- 'given as a pledge', from the verb hypothecare, based on Greek hupothēkē (see hypothec)