Legate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɛɡət/
• Rhymes: -ɛɡət

Origin

Late Old English, from Old French legat, from Latin legatus (nominal use of perfect passive participle of lego ("bequeath, send as envoy")).

Full definition of legate

Noun

1. A deputy representing the Pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
2. An ambassador or messenger.
• 1965, John Fowles, The Magus:The dark figure on the raised white terrace; legate of the sun facing the sun; the most ancient royal power.
3. The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.

Anagrams

• eaglet, telega