hypothecated

[hahy-poth-i-keyt, hi-]

verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing.

to pledge to a creditor as security without delivering over; mortgage.

to put in pledge by delivery, as stocks given as security for a loan.

Origin:
1675–85; < Medieval Latin hypothēcātus, past participle of hypothēcāre. See hypothec, -ate¹

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hy·poth·e·ca·tion, noun

hy·poth·e·ca·tor, noun

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Hypothecated is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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verb (used without object), verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing.

Origin:
1905–10; < Greek hypothḗk(ē) suggestion, counsel (akin to hypotithénai to assume, suppose) + -ate¹

Related forms

hy·poth·e·cat·er, noun

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