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gallicize

verb, often capitalized gal·li·cize \ ˈga-lə-ˌsīz \

Definition of gallicize

gallicized; gallicizing
transitive verb
: to cause to conform to a French mode or idiom
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gallicization

play \ˌga-lə-sə-ˈzā-shən\ noun, often capitalized

Origin and Etymology of gallicize

gallic + -ize

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