prizer
prizer noun: one who places a high value on something.
Noun
prizer (plural prizers)
- One who places a high value on something.
- One who estimates or sets the value of a thing; an appraiser.
- But value dwells not in particular will; / It holds his estimate and dignity / As well wherein 'tis precious of itself / As in the prizer.c. 1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Troylus and Cressida”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...
- One who contends for a prize; a prizefighter; a challenger.
- Why would you be so fond to overcome / The bonny prizer of the humorous Duke?c. 1598–1600 (date written), William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...
- Appeareth no man yet to answer the prizer?1600 (first performance), Beniamin Ionson [i.e., Ben Jonson], “Cynthias Reuels, or The Fountayne of Selfe-Loue. […]”, in The Workes of Beniamin Ionson (First Folio), London: […] Will[iam] Stansby...
Forms of prizer
| plural | prizers |
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Origin of prizer
From prize + -er.
Words that rhyme with prizer
Questions about prizer
- What does prizer mean?
- Prizer means one who places a high value on something.
- What part of speech is prizer?
- Prizer is a noun.
- What is the plural of prizer?
- The plural of prizer is prizers.
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