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Bourbonize
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English
Etymology
en Bourbon ize
Verb
en transitive To bring under the power or influence of the Bourbon dynasty of Europe.
en 1824 Thomas Steele Notes of the War in Spain 197 Secondly, it was the object of the French Government, as far as possible, to "Bourbonize" the French army, and this was to be done most effectually by leading it to victory under the command of a Duke of the family