Inkhornize
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To address (someone) using obscure words. obsolete, rare, transitive
"If you coyne words, as Cankerburie, Canterburines, &c. whie, I know a foole that shall so inkhornize you with straunge phrases, that you shall blush at your owne bodges."
Example
More examples"If you coyne words, as Cankerburie, Canterburines, &c. whie, I know a foole that shall so inkhornize you with straunge phrases, that you shall blush at your owne bodges."
Etymology
From inkhorn + -ize.
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