Definitions for gallicizeˈgæl əˌsaɪz

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Gal•li•cize*ˈgæl əˌsaɪz(v.t.; v.i.)-cized, -ciz•ing.

  1. to make or become French in language, character, etc.

* (sometimes l.c.).

Origin of Gallicize:

1765–75

Gal′li•ciz`er(n.)

Wiktionary

  1. gallicize(Verb)

    To make French as the culture, customs, pronunciation, or style.

  2. gallicize(Verb)

    To translate into French.

  3. Origin: From Gallicus + -ize.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Gallicize(verb)

    to conform to the French mode or idiom


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