† ˈmeliorize, v. Obs.
[f. L. melior better + -ize.]
a. trans. To make better; to improve. b. intr. To grow better.
| 1597 A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. *v, I desire that they woulde vouchsafe to meliorize the same. 1599 ― tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physicke 115/1 Till shee beginne to meliorise, and waxe lesse. |