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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Priz·ing, n.  The application of a lever to move any weighty body, as a cask, anchor, cannon, car, etc. See Prize, n., 5.
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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Prize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prized p. pr. & vb. n. Prizing.]  [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 [life] not a straw, but for mine honor.   --Shak.
 2. To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem. “[I] do love, prize, honor you. ”
    I prized your person, but your crown disdain.   --Dryden.