italianize Meaning, Definition & Usage

I*tal"ian*ize intransitive verb

Etymology

Cf. F. italianiser, It. italianizzare.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Italianized ; present participle & verbal noun Italianizing

Definitions

1. To play the Italian; to speak Italian. Cotgrave.
2. To render Italian in any respect; to Italianate. "An Englishman Italianized." Lowell.