gallicize

verb

gal·li·cize ˈga-lə-ˌsīz

variants often Gallicize

gallicized; gallicizing

transitive verb

: to cause to conform to a French mode or idiom

gallicization

ˌga-lə-sə-ˈzā-shən

noun

often Gallicization

Word History

Etymology

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gallicize was in 1729

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“Gallicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallicize. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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