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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Periodize, v. [e.m.E. (1658), f. period n. final stage of a process (c 1530), point of completion, termination etc. (1590), and cf. period v. to conclude etc. (1595).] tr. To set a period or end to, bring to an end, terminate. —1611-57 Mure Early Misc. P. iv. 22.
The frouning faits … Noch bot our mynds permits to meet to periodize our woes
