- a variation of apprise.
apprize
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This we learnt from a soldier named Galleguillo, who had deserted to us from Narvaez during the night, or perhaps had been secretly sent to apprize us of it by Duero.
From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Tennyson. µ In the United States, this word is often pronounced, and sometimes written, apprize.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
My Intention has only been to represent them sufficiently, that they may be so distinguished when they do occur, as to apprize the People of their great Danger.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David) Tissot
The ensign Corral now called out to the soldiers to apprize Cortes that it was impossible to ascend further, and that the descent was equally dangerous.
From The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. by Bernal Díaz del Castillo
Evidently, in spite of my protests, the priest concluded that I wanted an audience with Cardinal Newman, for saying that he would apprize him of my visit, he disappeared.
From Forty Years of 'Spy' by Leslie Ward
Governor Dan Moody, apprized of the situation, sent 70 militiamen, was reported to have telegraphed: "Protect the Negro, but don't shoot anybody."
From Time Magazine Archive
In the course of the passage we also celebrated a funeral service on board for Austria's great, never-to-be-forgotten commander, Field-marshal Radetzky, of whose death we had 178shortly before been apprized.
Congress saw this in its true light, but were too delicate to mention it; I enclose their resolutions on being apprized of it.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume X (of 12) by Various
Already has it been weighed in the balance, and found wanting; it has been measured in the half-bushel, and found wanting; it has been apprized in the field, and found wanting.
From The Impending Crisis of the South How to Meet It by Hinton Rowan Helper
And was it thus, she was to be apprized that she must quit the house?
From The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Fanny Burney
I take it for granted he will not stir a step with regard to the mail coach, without first apprizing me, or making some communication to the country.
From Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
As the business is now fixed for Thursday next, I have taken the liberty of apprizing your Lordship by a messenger, who I hope will arrive before your Lordship goes to bed to-night.
From Memoirs of the Courts and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 1 by Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Plantagenet Temple Nugent Brydges Chandos Grenville, Duke of
The king had been hunting all day; Charny felt somewhat uneasy at leaving without apprizing him; but the doctor promised to make his excuses.
From The Queen's Necklace by Alexandre Dumas père
Hester had sent a hurried note to Molly apprizing her of Susy's arrival, and begging of her, if she valued her peace of mind, not to come near the Grange on this dreadful Sunday.
From Red Rose and Tiger Lily or, In a Wider World by L. T. Meade
But how wilt thou hinder the lady from apprizing her friend of the real name?
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 by Samuel Richardson
