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misprise

[ mis-prahyz ]
/ mɪsˈpraɪz /

verb (used with object), mis·prised, mis·pris·ing.

misprize.

Words nearby misprise

misplaced modifier, misplay, misplead, mispleading, misprint, misprise, misprision, misprize, mispronounce, misproud, mispunctuate

OTHER WORDS FROM misprise

mis·pris·er, noun

Definition for misprise (2 of 2)

misprize

or mis·prise

[ mis-prahyz ]
/ mɪsˈpraɪz /

verb (used with object), mis·prized, mis·priz·ing.

to despise; undervalue; slight; scorn.

Origin of misprize

1300–50; Middle English misprise < Middle French mesprisier, equivalent to mes- mis-1 + prisier to prize2

OTHER WORDS FROM misprize

mis·priz·er, noun
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Examples from the Web for misprise

  • The penalty for disobeying is imprisonment, without bail or misprise, and a fine of ten pounds.

    Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.|S. A. Reilly

  • If an offender can't pay the fine, he shall be imprisoned a year more, without bail or misprise.

    Our Legal Heritage, 5th Ed.|S. A. Reilly

British Dictionary definitions for misprise

misprize

misprise

/ (mɪsˈpraɪz) /

verb

to fail to appreciate the value of; undervalue or disparage

Word Origin for misprize

C15: from Old French mesprisier, from mes- mis- 1 + prisier to prize ²
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