n.
Pronunciation: ˌ ba-k ə - ' lo ̇ r- ē - ə t, - ' lär-
Function: noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin baccalaureatus, from baccalaureus bachelor, alteration of baccalarius
Date: circa 1649
1 : the degree of bachelor conferred by universities and colleges
2 a : a sermon to a graduating class b : the service at which this sermon is delivered