misprise
[ mis-prahyz ]
/ mɪsˈpraɪz /
verb (used with object), mis·prised, mis·pris·ing.
Words nearby misprise
misplaced modifier, misplay, misplead, mispleading, misprint, misprise, misprision, misprize, mispronounce, misproud, mispunctuate
OTHER WORDS FROM misprise
mis·pris·er, nounDefinition 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
OTHER WORDS FROM misprize
mis·priz·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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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. ReillyIf 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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