Prize, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Prized (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Prizing.] [F. priser, OF. prisier, preisier, fr. L. pretiare, fr. pretium worth, value, price. See Price, and cf. Praise.] [Formerly written also prise.]
1. To set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.
A goodly price that I was prized at. Zech. xi. 13.
I prize it not a straw, but for mine honor. Shak.
2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem. “ do love, prize, honor you. ” Shak.
I prized your person, but your crown disdain. Dryden.