Graecise

English

Verb

Graecise (third-person singular simple present Graecises, present participle Graecising, simple past and past participle Graecised)

1. Alternative form of Grecize
   • 1844, Fraser's Magazine - Volume 30, page 442:

     We would have despised Nero for his attempt to Graecise the Roman race as heartily as did Vespasian.

   • 1853, The Journal of Sacred Literature, page 81:

     Yet how often is the ability thus to Graecise the English translation confounded with a knowledge of Greek New Testament language !

   • 1883, Associated Architectural Societies, Reports and Papers - Volumes 17-18, page 268:

     I am disposed also to think that in several respects it may be advantageous to Graecise our Churches in the way of the re-introduction of the Eastern screen and curtain or KaTaireTaoyia ; on this rational principle, that when the Altar is wanted, for the Liturgy that is, it should be open to view; but when not wanted, i.e., for any other service such as Mattins or Evensong, it should be veiled.

   • 1910, Sabine Baring-Gould, The Tragdy of the Caesars:

     There was no attempt made by the artists to Graecise the face of Tiberius, which diverges widely from the Greek type of beauty.