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anglo-saxonize

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an·​glo-sax·​on·​ize | \ -ˌnīz \

Definition of anglo-saxonize

: to inculcate with characteristics considered Anglo-Saxon or English

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First Known Use of anglo-saxonize

1818, in the meaning defined above

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“Anglo-saxonize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anglo-saxonize. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.

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