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physiognomize

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To observe and study the physiognomy of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • February 24 1796, Robert Southey, letter to Grovesnor C. Bedford Esq. I defy you or Mr. Shandy to physiognomize that man's name

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History

Etymology

From physiognomy + -ize.