Măn’go-nīze, v. t.

v. t. [O. Fr. mangonizer, Lat. mangonicare, from mango, a dealer in slaves or wares, to which he tries to give an appearance of greater value by decking them out and furbishing them up, from Gr. μάγγανον, any means for charming and bewitching others.] To furbish up for sale; to set off to advantage. [Obs.] B. Jonson.