Sandalize
/ˈsæn.də.laɪz/noun
To put sandals on someone or something, or to furnish them with sandals.
Did you know?Sandal ultimately traveled through Greek, Arabic, and other languages from an ancient South Asian word associated with sandalwood, while “sandalize” is simply a later English formation from sandal plus -ize.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Sanskrit
Sanskrit
candana
“Sandalwood, especially the fragrant wood used in cosmetics, ritual, and medicine”
Ancient Greek
Greek
sandalion
“A sandal or light shoe”
Medieval Arabic
Arabic
ṣandal
“Sandal; footwear made in the sandal style”
14th Century
English
sandal
“A light shoe consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps”
Modern English
English
sandalize
“To put sandals on or furnish with sandals”
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