Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: pectoral sandpiper
Next word: peculiar
Definition of: peculate
(pek′yə·lāt) v.t. & v.i. ·lat·ed, ·lat·ing
To steal or appropriate wrongfully (funds, especially public funds) entrusted to one's care; embezzle. [<L peculatus, pp. of peculari embezzle <peculium. See PECULIUM.]
—pec′u·la′tion noun
—pec′u·la′tor noun
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: