%mesprise%

n. [ OF. mespris, F. mépris. See Misprize. ] 1. Contempt; scorn. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. [ Perh. for F. méprise mistake. Cf. Misprision. ] Misadventure; ill-success. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]