grangerize

transitive verb

gran·​ger·​ize
ˈgrānjəˌrīz
-ed/-ing/-s
1
2
: to mutilate (as a book or periodical) to obtain material for extra-illustration
grangerizer
-zə(r)
noun
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

James Granger + English -ize

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“Grangerize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grangerize. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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