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English Dictionary: civilizing by the DICT Development Group
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Civilize \Civ"i*lize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Civilized}; p. pr. &
      vb. n. {Civilizing}.] [Cf. F. civilizer, fr.L. civilis civil.
      See {Civil}.]
      1. To reclaim from a savage state; to instruct in the rules
            and customs of civilization; to educate; to refine.
  
                     Yet blest that fate which did his arms dispose Her
                     land to civilize, as to subdue.         --Dryden
  
      2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.]
            [bd]Civilizing adultery.[b8] --Milton.
  
      Syn: To polish; refine; humanize.
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