v. [UNDER-1 10 a.] trans. To prize too little; to undervalue.
1596. Shaks., Merch. V., III. ii. 129. How farre The substance of my praise doth wrong this shadow In vnderprising it, so farre [etc.].
1598–9. B. Jonson, Case is Altered, III. iii. If I mistake not, He scorns to have his worth so underprised.
1647. H. More, Cupid’s Conflict, l. Nor while I live, heed I what man doth praise Or underprize mine unaffected layes.
1665. Wither, Lord’s Prayer, 116. How is it neglected and underprized, as a Form of Prayer fitting none but Ideots and Children!
1889. Skrine, Mem. Thring, 52. Boys thought their own genius under-prized.
