anglify

transitive verb

an·​gli·​fy
-ˌfī
-ed/-ing/-es
sometimes capitalized

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Angli English people (from Latin, Angles) + English -fy

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anglify was in 1705

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“Anglify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anglify. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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