Where does “tranquillize” come from?
tranquillize (English) comes from English tranquilize, from Middle French tranquiliser.
tranquillize (English): Alternative spelling of tranquilize
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of tranquilize
Ancestry of “tranquillize”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | tranquilize | To calm or put them to sleep using a drug; To... |
| 2 | Middle French | tranquiliser | — |