English Explanatory Dictionary

gallicize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like.
  2. Synonym of frenchify, to become French or more French-like.
  3. To translate into the French language.
verb
  1. Alternative spelling of gallicize.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡælɪsaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gallicize.wav

Word forms

gallicize gallicizes gallicizing gallicized gallicise

Etymology

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

Synonyms

frenchify to make French or more French-like to become French or more French-like

Derived words

Gallicizer
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