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v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Subtilized p. pr. & vb. n. Subtilizing ] [ L. subtiliser. ] 1. To make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To refine; to spin into niceties; as, to subtilize arguments. [ 1913 Webster ]

Nor as yet have we subtilized ourselves into savages. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]