• (n.) The degree of bachelor of arts. (B.A. or A.B.), the first or lowest academical degree conferred by universities and colleges. • (a.) Pertaining to a bachelor of arts. • (n.) A baccalaureate sermon. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/baccalaureate/
Bac'ca·lau're·ate noun [ New Latin baccalaureatus , from Late Latin baccalaureus a bachelor of arts, from baccalarius , but as if from Latin bacca lauri bayberry, from the practice of the bachelor's wearing a garland of bayberries. See Bachelor .] 1. The de... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/2
Bac`ca·lau're·ate adjective Pertaining to a bachelor of arts. Baccalaureate sermon , in some American colleges, a sermon delivered as a farewell discourse to a graduating class. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/B/2