English Explanatory Dictionary

misprize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To despise or hold in contempt; to undervalue.
noun
  1. Contempt.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈpɹʌɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-misprize.wav

Word forms

misprize misprizes misprizing misprized mesprise misprise

Etymology

From Middle French mespriser (verb), mespris (noun).

Related words

misprision
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