rusticize

transitive verb

rus·​ti·​cize
ˈrəstəˌsīz
-ed/-ing/-s
: to give a rustic aspect to
moved out … where accent and manner were rusticizedA. J. Liebling

Word History

Etymology

rustic entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rusticize was in 1830

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“Rusticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rusticize. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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