v. [f. EUPHON-Y + -IZE.] trans. To render euphonious, impart euphony to; to alter (a word) for the sake of euphony.
1774. Mitford, Ess. Harmony Lang., 172. The spreading of classical learning had not at first that general effect in euphonizing our language which might have been expected.
1832. Blackw. Mag., XXXII. 972. I am now in the heart of Nadoly, or, as we euphonize it, Natolia.
1840. Barham, Ingol. Leg., Leech Folkest. A row of houses then denominated ‘Frog-hole.’ Modern refinement subsequently euphonized the name into ‘East-street.’
