Gallicize

/ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like. transitive
  2. 2
    Alternative spelling of gallicize. alt-of, alternative
  3. 3
    Synonym of frenchify, to become French or more French-like. intransitive
  4. 4
    To translate into the French language. transitive

Etymology

From Gallic + -ize, from Latin Gallicus (“of or relating to Gaul”) and used archaically in English in reference to modern France.

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