Etymology of the English word vellicate
the English word
vellicatederived from the Latin word
vellicare (pinch, nip; criticize carpingly)
derived from the Latin word
vellere (pluck, pull, tear out)
Date
The earliest known usage of vellicate in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
vellicated,
vellicatingUsage
Word found in Modern English
