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

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Example Sentences

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prizer

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 William Shakespeare

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 Sir Walter Scott

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

From Cynthia's Revels by Ben Jonson

"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 Sir Walter Scott

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