v. Obs. [f. L. caupōn-em (see CAUPONATE) + -IZE.]
1. intr. To act as victualler, huckster or sutler.
1765. Warburton, Lett. late Prelate (1808), No. 171. The wealth of our rich rogues, who cauponised to the Armies in Germany in this last war.
2. trans. To traffic in like a retail dealer or tavern-keeper; to mix and adulterate for gain.
1652. Gaule, Magastrom., To Rdr. To the great dishonouring of God, denying of Christ, despiting of the Spirit, cauponizing of the word.
1771. Wesley, Wks. (1872), V. 459. We do not cauponize, mix, adulterate, or soften it [the word of God].
