prize
The origin and history of prize.
Etymology
From Old French prise, "a taking or seizing," from prendre, "to take" — the same root gives us "surprise" and "comprise."
The origin and history of prize.
From Old French prise, "a taking or seizing," from prendre, "to take" — the same root gives us "surprise" and "comprise."
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