hibernicize, hibernicise

t. [Latin Hiberni (a)=Ireland; c connective; Eng. suff. -ize, -ise.] To render into the idiom or language of the Irish. 8. *hi-bērn-i-zā-tion, *hy-bērn-i-za-tion, [Eng. hiberniz(e); -ation .] The act or habit of hibernating; hibernation. *hi-bērn-ize, *hy-bērn-ize, v . i . [Latin hi bern ( us )=pertaining to winter; Eng. suff. -ize .] To hibernate (q. v.). Hi-bērn-ō-, pref . [Latin Hibernia = Ireland.] Pertaining to or connected with Ireland. Hiberno-Celt, s . An Irish Celt. Hiberno-Celtic, a. & s. A. As adj .: Pertaining to the Irish Celts. B. As subst.: The branch of the Celtic language spoken by the Irish; the Irish language.