Memorate

Origin

From Latin memoratus, past participle of memorare ("to bring to remembrance, mention, recount"), from memor ("remembering"); see memory.

Full definition of memorate

Noun

1. (folklore) An oral narrative from memory relating a personal experience, especially the precursor of a legend.

Verb

1. (obsolete) To commemorate
2. (obsolete) To memorize

Related terms

• memory
• memorandum