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† ˈcauponize, v. Obs.
[f. L. caupōn-em (see cauponate) + -ize.]
1. intr. To act as victualler, huckster, or sutler.
1765Warburton Lett. late Prelate (1808) No. 171 The wealth of our rich rogues, who cauponised to the Armies in Germany in this last war.
2. trans. To traffic in like a retail dealer or tavern-keeper; to mix and adulterate for gain.
1652Gaule Magastrom. To Rdr., To the great dishonouring of God..despising of the Spirit, cauponizing of the Word. 1771Wesley Wks. (1872) V. 459 We do not cauponize, mix, adulterate, or soften it [the word of God]. |