pize

/ paɪz /

verb

1. dialect,  (tr) to strike (someone a blow)

Word History and Origins

Origin of pize¹

of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Pize, pīz, n. a term used in execration, like pox.

From Project Gutenberg

"Can't tell," replied Turtle; "his life's on a pize—may turn one way, may turn t'other," and he took out his pipe, and blew a long whiff.

From Project Gutenberg

It will be the first time that a posthumous pize has been awarded at the event since its inception in 2000.

From BBC

They kick up their heels, and there they lie, What the pize ails 'em now?

From Project Gutenberg

In a bakery window in Omaha: "Homemade pize fifteen cents."

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