Grangerize

/ˈɡreɪndʒəraɪz/ verb

Definition

American English spelling of grangerise; to mutilate a book by removing pictures for a collection.

Etymology

From 'Granger' + '-ize' (American verbal suffix). Standard American variant of the British 'grangerise.'

Kelly Says

The American spelling 'grangerize' appears in historical American diaries and letters, showing that this obsessive book-mutilating hobby crossed the Atlantic and was practiced on both sides!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.