Euphuize

Euphuize
Euphuize Eu"phu*ize, v. t. To affect excessive refinement in language; to be overnice in expression. [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • euphuize — eu·phu·ize …   English syllables

  • euphuize — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌwīz intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Euphues + English ize : to use euphuistic language …   Useful english dictionary

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