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prizing |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prize \Prize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prized}; p. pr & vb n. {Prizing}.] [F. priser, OF prisier, preisier fr L. pretiare fr pretium worth, value, price. See {Price}, and cf {Praise}.] [Formerly written also {prise}. ] 1. To set or estimate the value of to appraise; to price; to rate. A goodly price that I was prized at --Zech. xi 13. I prize it [life] not a straw, but for mine honor. --Shak. 2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem. ``[I] do love, prize, honor you '' --Shak. I prized your person, but your crown disdain. --Dryden. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prizing \Priz"ing\, n. [See 2d {Prize}.] The application of a lever to move any weighty body, as a cask, anchor, cannon, car etc See {Prize}, n., 5.
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