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hypothecary

[ hahy-poth-i-ker-ee, hi- ]
/ haɪˈpɒθ ɪˌkɛr i, hɪ- /

adjective

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

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Origin of hypothecary

First recorded in 1650–60; hypothec + -ary

Words nearby hypothecary

hypothalamohypophysial portal system, hypothalamus, hypothallus, hypothec, hypotheca, hypothecary, hypothecate, hypothecium, hypothenar, hypothenuse, hypothermal
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