apprize
1 Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used with object)
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Etymology
Origin of apprize
1400–50; late Middle English aprisen < Middle French apris ( i ) er, equivalent to a- a- 5 + prisier to prize 2
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"Rain," he imperturbably replied; or did he mean reign, and was employing a vulgar pun to apprize me of Doloria's decision!
From Wings of the Wind by Harris, Credo Fitch
There was a good deal of firing going on in the suburbs nearest to the position, which this Highlander thought it right to apprize his people of.
From Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade by Surtees, William
Whenever I am in capacity to apprize you fully of these things, you shall hear from me at large on the subject.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. by Various
I constantly keep the subject in mind, and should any favorable change take place in the sentiments of the Legislature, I will apprize you of it.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel
Tennyson. µ In the United States, this word is often pronounced, and sometimes written, apprize.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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