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

"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

Where be these gallants, and their brave prizer here?

From Cynthia's Revels by Jonson, Ben

But value dwells not in opinion only: It holds the dignity and estimation, As well, wherein 'tis precious of itself, As in the prizer: 'tis idolatry, To make the service greater than the god.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir