Compriest

/kɑmˈpraɪəst/ verb

Definition

An archaic or obsolete form, possibly a superlative adjective or verb form from 'comprise' or 'compress'.

Etymology

An unclear or lost form from Middle English or Early Modern English, possibly related to 'comprise' or containing archaic verbal morphology that is no longer productive.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure that even specialized dictionaries struggle with it—it's a reminder that English has lost thousands of words that made perfect sense 400 years ago.

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