I. (ˌ)mis-ˈpri-zhən noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French mesprisun error, wrongdoing, from mesprendre to take by mistake, from mes- mis- + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to seize — more at get
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : neglect or wrong performance of official duty
b. : concealment of treason or felony by one who is not a participant in the treason or felony
c. : seditious conduct against the government or the courts
2. : misunderstanding , misinterpretation
II. noun
Etymology: misprize
Date: 1586
: contempt , scorn