romanize

Ro"man*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Romanized; p. pr. & vb. n. Romanizing.] 1. To Latinize; to fill with Latin words or idioms. [R.] Dryden. 2. To convert to the Roman Catholic religion. Ro"man*ize, v. i. 1. To use Latin words and idioms. "Apishly Romanizing." Milton. 2. To conform to Roman Catholic opinions, customs, or modes of speech.

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