I"dol*ism (?), n. The worship of idols. [Obs.]

I"dol*ist, n. A worshiper of idols. [Obs.] Milton.

I"dol*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Idolized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.

Idolizing (?).] 1. To make an idol of; to pay idolatrous worship to;

as, to idolize the sacred bull in Egypt.

2. To love to excess; to love or reverence to adoration; as, to idolize

gold, children, a hero.