v. [f. as prec. + -IZE.] trans. To turn into French.
1887. Athenæum, 26 March, 421/2. Kill-devil (Frenchized into guildive).
1887. Furnivall, R. Brunnes Chron. Wace (Rolls), I. 23, marg. Master Wace frenchized all the Latin Brute till Cadwalladers time.