solecize

verb

solecize

verb

/ˈsɒlɪsaɪz/

Etymology From Ancient Greek σολοικίζω (soloikízō).

1

To commit a solecism.

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

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