'Prizing' definitions:

Definition of 'Prizing'

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  • 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. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Prizing'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. ] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate. [1913 Webster]
  • A goodly price that I was prized at. --Zech. xi. 13. [1913 Webster]
  • I prize it [life] not a straw, but for mine honor. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem. "[I] do love, prize, honor you. " --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • I prized your person, but your crown disdain. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

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