boswellize

or Bos·well·ize

[ boz-wuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, bos·well·ized, bos·well·iz·ing.

1. to write an account of in the detailed manner of Boswell.

verb (used without object)

, bos·well·ized, bos·well·iz·ing.

1. to write in the detailed manner of Boswell.

Other Words From

• boswell·ism Boswell·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of boswellize¹

First recorded in 1830–40; Boswell + -ize

Example Sentences

He would have liked to Boswellize the popular idol Wilkes, or Chatham, or Voltaire, or even the great Frederick himself.

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Lorimer showed me a bushel of notes—with which he proposes some day to Boswellize his former Chief.

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The topmost turret of my ambition would be to have Amy Fay Boswellize my memory.

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