solecize

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek σολοικίζω (soloikízō)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsɒlɪsaɪz/

Verb

solecize (third-person singular simple present solecizes, present participle solecizing, simple past and past participle solecized)

  1. (intransitive) To commit a solecism.
    • 1660, H[enry] More, An Explanation of the Grand Mystery of Godliness; […], London: […] J[ames] Flesher, for W[illiam] Morden […], →OCLC:
      To phansie the Holy Writers to solœcize in their language, when we do not like the sense.

References
  • solecize in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
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