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judaize
CIDE DICTIONARY
judaize, v. i. [Cf. F. judaïser.].
To conform to the doctrines, observances, or methods of the Jews; to inculcate or impose Judaism. [1913 Webster]
"They . . . prevailed on the Galatians to Judaize so far as to observe the rites of Moses in various instances.
They were Judaizing doctors, who taught the observation of the Mosaic law." [1913 Webster]
They were Judaizing doctors, who taught the observation of the Mosaic law." [1913 Webster]
judaize, v. t.
To impose Jewish observances or rites upon; to convert to Judaism. [1913 Webster]
"The heretical Theodotion, the Judaized Symmachus."
[1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
judaize, v. (also -ise)
1 intr. follow Jewish customs or rites.
2 tr. a make Jewish. b convert to Judaism.
1 intr. follow Jewish customs or rites.
2 tr. a make Jewish. b convert to Judaism.
Derivative
Judaization n.
Etymology
LL judaizare f. Gk iouda{iuml}zo (as JUDAIC)
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