Grangerised

/ˈɡreɪndʒəraɪzd/ adjective, verb

Definition

Past tense of grangerise; having been mutilated by removing pictures for a collection.

Etymology

From 'grangerise' + '-ed' (past tense marker). Straightforward regular verb conjugation.

Kelly Says

Many historically significant books were grangerised by Victorian collectors, which means some of the most valuable volumes today have gaps where images were removed—a reminder of changing values around preservation.

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