MISPRIZE


Meaning of MISPRIZE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ˌ mis- ' pr ī z

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Anglo-French mespriser, from mes- mis- + priser, preiser to appraise ― more at PRIZE

Date: 15th century

1 : to hold in contempt : DESPISE

2 : UNDERVALUE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.