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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