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† ˈchimerize v. Obs. [f. chimera + -ize.] intr. To indulge in chimeras, to foster wild and unfounded fancies. Hence ˈchimerizing ppl. a.
1604T. Wright Passions vi. 316 A certayne vayne and chimerizing discoursing, by which men build Castels in the Ayre. 1626tr. Boccalini 226 (T.) Sophistical dreams and chimerizing ideas. 1651Howell Venice 187, I found him chimerising within himself how he might make it possible, etc. |