v. Obs. rare. [f. as prec. + -IZE.] intr. To practise extortion. Hence † Extortionizing ppl. a.
1630. J. Taylor (Water P.), Wks., 6/1.
Ihaue heard of an extortionizing Curr, | |
That hath beene numbd and sencelesse, as a logg; | |
Who neither limbe, or leg, or ioynt could sturr. |