v. Obs. rare. [f. FORTUNE sb. + -IZE.] trans. To regulate the fortunes of; to make fortunate. Hence Fortunizing ppl. a., fortune-telling.
1596. Spenser, F. Q., VI. ix. 30.
| Fooles therefore | |
| They are, which fortunes doe by vowes deuize, | |
| Sith each vnto himselfe his life may fortunize. |
1652. Gaule, Πῦς-μαντία, the Mag-astro-mancer, 98. Else, how can the fortunizing Genethliack foretell; that the child new born shall be a Traveller; shall live and dye in a Strange Country; shall have friends or enemies, abroad and at home; shall have losse or advantage, by Sea or by Land? &c.
