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Prizer vs Primer - What's the difference?

prizer | primer |

In obsolete terms the difference between prizer and primer

is that prizer is one who contends for a prize; a prizefighter; a challenger while primer is first; original; primary.

As nouns the difference between prizer and primer

is that prizer is one who estimates or sets the value of a thing; an appraiser while primer is an elementary textbook introducing a topic, or teaching basic concepts.

As an adjective primer is

first; original; primary.

prizer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who estimates or sets the value of a thing; an appraiser.
  • * 1602 , , II. ii. 57:
  • But value dwells not in particular will; / It holds his estimate and dignity / As well wherein 'tis precious of itself / As in the prizer .
  • (obsolete) One who contends for a prize; a prizefighter; a challenger.
  • * 1599 , , II. iii. 8:
  • Why would you be so fond to overcome / The bonny prizer of the humorous Duke?
  • * 1600 , , V. iii.
  • Appeareth no man yet to answer the prizer ?

    primer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An elementary textbook introducing a topic, or teaching basic concepts.
  • An elementary book for teaching children to learn the alphabet and to read, write and spell.
  • New Latin Primer (an introductory grammar, published 2008)
  • (biology) A single-stranded nucleic acid molecule required for the of a DNA molecule.
  • Any substance used to start a fire.
  • A small charge that burns furiously when given sufficient electrical current () that ignites the main combustable substances in explosives or ammunition.
  • A layer of paint designed to underlay a topcoat, used to enhance the adhesion and durability of the topcoat and help in protection of the surface.
  • A device used to circulate gasoline into the ignition chamber of an engine.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) First; original; primary.
  • * Drayton
  • the primer English kings

    Derived terms

    * primer fine * primer seizin English heteronyms ----