Anglify

[ang-gluh-fahy] /ˈæŋ gləˌfaɪ/

verb (used with object), Anglified, Anglifying.

(sometimes lowercase) to Anglicize.

Origin of Anglify

1745-1755

An Americanism dating back to 1745-55; Angle + -ify

Related forms

Anglification, noun

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His genius got anglified, took a consumption, and perished in the prime of life.

Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) John Wilson
Not only is his matter all his own, but he has anglified the whole being of the metrical form itself.

Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol 4 Charles Dudley Warner
Following that illustrious example, Giacomo shall be anglified into Jackeymo.

My Novel, Complete Edward Bulwer-Lytton
These three writers, and indeed all the writers of merit, belong to the English or anglified section of the population.

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