Comprizal

/kəmˈpraɪzəl/ noun

Definition

A variant of comprisal; the action of comprising or the state of being comprised or included.

Etymology

A variant form of 'comprisal,' using '-al' suffix. It derives from 'comprise' (from Old French 'comprendre,' meaning to contain).

Kelly Says

Medieval legal documents used both 'comprisal' and 'comprizal' interchangeably—this kind of spelling variation disappeared as standardized spelling became normal.

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