▪ I. prizing, vbl. n.1
(ˈpraɪzɪŋ)
Forms: see prize v.1
[f. prize v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of prize v.1; † determination of price or value, appraising; valuing, estimation (obs.); high estimation.
| c 1440 Promp. Parv. 414/1 Prysynge, li(ci)tatio. 1499 Exch. Rolls Scotl. XI. 436 The prising of the said landis. 1552 Huloet, Prisynge or settynge pryce, licitatio. 1678–9 Luttrell Brief Rel. (1857) I. 6 The latter end of this month came out his majesties proclamation for prizeing of wines. [The proclamation has ‘to set the Prices of all kinds of Wines’.] 1907 Daily Chron. 9 Oct. 6/4 It was a fit prize for a feat that stood above all prizing. |
▪ II. prizing
see also prize v.2, v.3.