prizer
English
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -aɪzə(r)
Noun
prizer (plural prizers)
- One who places a high value on something.
- One who estimates or sets the value of a thing; an appraiser.
- 1602, William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, II. ii. 57:
- But value dwells not in particular will; / It holds his estimate and dignity / As well wherein 'tis precious of itself / As in the prizer.
- 1602, William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, II. ii. 57:
- (obsolete) One who contends for a prize; a prizefighter; a challenger.
- 1599, William Shakespeare, As You Like It, II. iii. 8:
- Why would you be so fond to overcome / The bonny prizer of the humorous Duke?
- 1600, Ben Jonson, Cynthia's Revels, V. iii.
- Appeareth no man yet to answer the prizer?
- 1599, William Shakespeare, As You Like It, II. iii. 8:
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