2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: 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] From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [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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