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† ˈfortunize, v. Obs. rare.
[f. fortune n. + -ize.]
trans. To regulate the fortunes of; to make fortunate. Hence ˈfortunizing ppl. a., fortune-telling.
1596Spenser F.Q. vi. ix. 30 Fooles therefore They are which fortunes doe by vowes devize, Sith each unto him⁓selfe his life may fortunize. 1652Gaule Magastrom. 98 Else, how can the fortunizing Genethliack foretell that the child new born shall be a Traveller? |