v. [f. the proper name Franklin (after Benjamin Franklin) + -IZE.] trans. To operate on by Franklin’s methods.
Hence Franklinized ppl. a. Also Franklinization (Med.), the therapeutic application of ‘Franklinic’ or frictional electricity.
1804. J. Larwood, No Gun Boats, 27. This Flotilla is the natural consequence of the Treaty defensive and offensive between la Fayetted France and Franklinized America.
1887. Med. News, L. 7 May, 509/2. Another method that may be applied during the day is general franklinization.
