misprise

[mis-prahyz]

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

misprize.

Related formsmis·pris·er, noun

misprize

or mis·prise

[mis-prahyz]

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

Related formsmis·priz·er, noun

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Historical Examples of misprise

If an offender can't pay the fine, he shall be imprisoned a year more, without bail or misprise.
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S. A. Reilly
The penalty for disobeying is imprisonment, without bail or misprise, and a fine of ten pounds.
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S. A. Reilly

British Dictionary definitions for misprise

misprize

misprise

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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