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  1. imp. & p. p. of Fossilize
  2. a. Converted into a fossil; antiquated; firmly fixed in views or opinions.
  3. adj. set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
  4. Converted into a fossil; antiquated; firmly fixed in views or opinions. A fossilized sample of confused provincialism. Earle.
  5. Converted into a fossil; antiquated; firmly fixed in views oropinions.A fossilized sample of confused provincialism. Earle.
  6. j:100 s. set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs