'accolated' originates from the Latin word 'accolatus', where 'ac-' meant 'toward' and 'collum' meant 'neck', referring to the act of knighting.

'accolatus' transformed into the Old French word 'accoler', and eventually became the modern English word 'accolate'.

Initially, it meant 'to embrace or bestow a knighthood', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having been awarded an accolade or honor'.