hypothecary

[hahy-poth-i-ker-ee, hi-]

adjective

of or relating to a hypothec.
created or secured by a hypothec.

Origin of hypothecary

First recorded in 1650–60; hypothec + -ary

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The governor also said that it would pay in Chilln to found a hypothecary agricultural bank.
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Henry Stephens