assignation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.
  2. The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.
  3. A making over by transfer of title; assignment.

Pronunciation

/æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/ En-us-assignation.ogg

Word forms

assignation assignations

Etymology

From Middle English assignacioun, from Old French assignacion, from Latin assīgnātiō.

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