prizer

American  

[prahy-zer] / ˈpraɪ zər /

noun

Archaic.

1. a competitor for a prize.

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Etymology

Origin of prizer

First recorded in 1590–1600; prize ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A prizer of good company, In manners pleasant and severe; The good him loved, the bad did fear.

From Time Magazine Archive

But value dwells not in particular will: It holds his estimate and dignity As well wherein 'tis precious of itself As in the prizer.

From Troilus and Cressida by Shakespeare, William

He is an ill prizer of foreign commodity; worse of his own, for that he rates too high, this under value.

From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various

"Varlet!" answered the Varangian, with an emphasis which made the prizer start,—"but—when that trumpet sounds, it is no time for a soldier to punish insolence as it deserves."

From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Appeareth no man yet, to answer the prizer? no voice?—Music, give them their summons.

From Cynthia's Revels by Jonson, Ben