Meaning of Lawsonize | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To amalgamate.
   US, archaic, derogatory, obsolete, usually
2. To harshly criticize, to use the press to condemn a rival business.
   US, archaic, derogatory, obsolete, usually

Examples

“A little Lawsonizing might do the department mentioned a power of good in the way of housecleaning.”

“Their spelling would often make Josh Billings envious and their logic is only in process and hasn't yet been “ Lawsonized.” But we don't worry over their crudity while they are learning to strike out.”

“I will add right here that if there was ever any industry in this country that needed Lawsonizing any more than the whaling and latter day merchant marine does, I have not heard of it.”

“Admitting Mr. Bok's right to play to the gallery if he wishes, why can't he play fair? Why can't he Lawsonize things he knows something about ?”

“He could Lawsonize the theatrical world with some very diverting 'frenzied drama ,' no doubt.”

“[T]he time was when the public feeling against the Standard Oil has been Tarbellized and Lawsonized into almost a fever-heat.”

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