Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Godwin (1562–1633), bishop of Hereford and historian. From post-classical Latin Anglus English person + -ize.
Definition of Anglize in US English:
Anglize
(also Anglise)
verbˈaŋɡlʌɪz
with objectAnglicize, 2.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Godwin (1562–1633), bishop of Hereford and historian. From post-classical Latin Anglus English person + -ize.