/at"euh suyz'/ , v. , atticized, atticizing . ( often cap. )
v.i.
1. to affect Attic style, usages, etc.; intermingle with Attic elements.
2. to favor or side with the Athenians.
v.t.
3. to make conformable to Attic usage.
Also, esp. Brit., atticise .
[ 1600-10; attikízein to speak Attic, side with Athens. See ATTIC, -IZE ]