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

May I never translate a classic, but I fear I shall soon wax aegrotat—I feel something like a telegraphic despatch commencing between my head and my stomach; and how the communication may terminate, whether peaceably or otherwise, would require, O divine Jacinta! your tripodial powers or prophecy to predict.

From Project Gutenberg

And although the neglect of our times, wherein few men do hold any consultations touching the reformation of their LIFE, as Seneca excellently saith, "De partibus vitae, quisque deliberat, de summa nemo," may make this part seem superfluous, yet I must conclude with that aphorism of Hippocrates, "Qui gravi morbo correpti dolores non sentiunt, iis mens aegrotat"; they need medicines not only to assuage the disease, but to awake the sense.

From Project Gutenberg

He fell desperately ill in the fortnight before his schools, but he was granted an aegrotat, a degree equivalent in his case to a First Class in Honours, and he was asked by one or other of the Colleges to compete for a Fellowship; it was, however, given to another candidate.

From Project Gutenberg

In his nugis caram diem consume, dum invigilo valetudini carioris nostras Emmae, quae apud nos jamdudum aegrotat.

From Project Gutenberg

He sports an Aegrotat, he is sick, and unable to attend Chapel. or Hall.

From Project Gutenberg