v. In 7 francise. [ad. F. franciser, f. franç-ais French.] trans. To make French. Hence Francization [in F. francisation], the action of making French or investing with French nationality, the status thus conferred.
a. 1661. Fuller, Worthies, II. (1662), 26. Indeed he was an Englishman Francised, who, going over into France a young man, spent the rest of his life there.
1888. Times, 20 Nov., 5/1. Francisation shall not be too readily accorded.
1888. Daily Tel., 21 Nov., 5/2. Why then do Arab boats … receive francisation?
