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mangonize, v. t. [L. mangonizare, fr. mango a dealer in slaves or wares, to which he tries to give an appearance of greater value by decking them out or furbishing them up.].

To furbish up for sale; to set off to advantage. B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]

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