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ˌunderˈprize, v.
[under-1 10 a.]
trans. To prize too little; to undervalue.
1596Shakes. Merch. V. iii. ii. 129 How farre The substance of my praise doth wrong this shadow In vnderprising it, so farre [etc.]. 1598–9B. Jonson Case is Altered iii. iii, If I mistake not, He scorns to have his worth so underprised. 1647H. More Cupid's Conflict l, Nor while I live, heed I what man doth praise Or underprize mine unaffected layes. 1665Wither Lord's Prayer 116 How is it neglected and underprized, as a Form of Prayer fitting none but Ideots and Children! 1889Skrine Mem. Thring 52 Boys thought their own genius under-prized. |