misprize

/mɪsˈpɹʌɪz/
verb 1noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To despise or hold in contempt; to undervalue.

Nature neuer fram'd a womans heart, Of prowder stuffe then that of Beatrice: Disdaine and Scorne ride sparkling in her eyes, Mis-prizing what they looke on […]

noun

1

Contempt.

He ment to make them know their follies prise, Had not those two him instantly desired T'asswage his wrath, and pardon their mesprise […].

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