† poˈllicitate,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. L. pollicitāt-, ppl. stem of pollicitārī, freq. of pollicērī to promise: see -ate3.] trans. To promise. 1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 294 It evacuates blood and pollicitates many more commodities.[1657Physical Dict., Pollicitates, promises, assures, warrants.]