[1840–50; aeri- + -fy]This word is first recorded in the period 1840–50. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bypass, colloid, layout, organizer, pylon-fy is a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify)