fornicate

For"ni*cate, v. i. Etym: [L. fornicatus, p. p. of fornicari to fornicate, fr. fornix, -icis, a vault, a brothel in an underground vault.] Defn: To commit fornication; to have unlawful sexual intercourse. For"ni*cate, For"ni*ca`ted, a. Etym: [L. fornicatus, fr. fornix, - icis, an arch, vault.] 1. Vaulted like an oven or furnace; arched. 2. (Bot.) Defn: Arching over; overarched. Gray.

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