assignation

UK /æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/ US /æsɪɡˈneɪʃən/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

An appointment for a meeting, generally of a romantic or sexual nature.

While nymphs take treats, or assignations give.

As soon as Mr. Barville saw me, he got up, with a visible air of pleasure and surprize, and saluting me, asked Mrs. Cole if it was possible that so fine and delicate a creature would voluntarily submit to such sufferings and rigours as were the subject of his assignation.

2

The act of assigning or allotting; apportionment.

This order being taken in the senate, as touching the appointment and assignation of those provinces.

3

A making over by transfer of title; assignment.

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