aegrotat

[ ee-groh-tat, ee-groh-tat ]

noun

, British.

1. an unclassified degree granted a university student who has fulfilled all requirements for graduation but was prevented by illness from attending the final examinations.

aegrotat

/ ˈiː-; ˈaɪɡrəʊˌtæt; iːˈɡrəʊtæt /

noun

1. (in British and certain other universities, and, sometimes, schools) a certificate allowing a candidate to pass an examination although he has missed all or part of it through illness
2. a degree or other qualification obtained in such circumstances

Word History and Origins

Origin of aegrotat¹

1860–65; < Latin aegrōtat literally, he is sick (3rd-person singular present of aegrōtāre ), equivalent to aegrōt ( us ) sick ( aeg ( e ) r sick + -ōtus adj. suffix) + -at 3rd-person singular ending

Word History and Origins

Origin of aegrotat¹

C19: Latin, literally: he is ill

Example Sentences

So home by water, and stepped into Michell's, and there did baiser my Betty, 'que aegrotat' a little.

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