misprise
Definition of misprise
(Entry 1 of 3)
variant spelling of misprize:1
misprise
noun
mis·prise
variants:
or misprize \
mə̇ˈsprīz
\
plural -s
Definition of misprise (Entry 2 of 3)
misprise
transitive verb
variants:
or misprize
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of misprise (Entry 3 of 3)
obsolete
: mistake, misunderstand
you spend your passion on a mispris'd mood— Shakespeare
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“Misprise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misprise. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.
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