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Gal⋅li⋅cize

  [gal-uh-sahyz]
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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -cized, -ciz⋅ing. (sometimes lowercase)
to make or become French in language, character, etc.
Also, especially British, gal⋅li⋅cise.

Origin:
1765–75; < L Gallic(us) Gallic + -ize

Related forms:
Gal⋅li⋅ci⋅za⋅tion, noun
Gal⋅li⋅ciz⋅er, noun
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Gal·li·cize   (gāl'ĭ-sīz')   
tr. & intr.v.   Gal·li·cized, Gal·li·ciz·ing, Gal·li·ciz·es
To make or become French, as in form, character, or custom.
Gal'li·ci·za'tion (-sĭ-zā'shən) n.
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