† ˈgnathonize, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. Gnathōn-em gnatho + -ize.]
intr. To behave as a ‘Gnatho’ or sycophant, to flatter.
| 1619 H. Hutton Follie's Anat. A vij a, Note..this Timist..See how he squares it, takes a priuate stand, To Gnathonize, to act it with his hand. Behold his gesture..Lo how he whispers in his Master's eare. 1656 Blount Glossogr., To Gnathonize, to play the smell-feast, to flatter. 1727 Bailey vol. II, Gnathonizing, flattering, soothing the Humour of a Person. |