| Prize (prize) |
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| n. | (pr***imacr]z) |
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| Prize |
| [F. prise
a seizing, hold, grasp, fr. pris, p. p. of prendre to
take, L. prendere, prehendere; in some senses, as 2
(b), either from, or influenced by, F. prix
price. See Prison, Preh |
That which is taken from another; something
captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior
power.
Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights
of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war,
as a vessel.
Anything worth striving for; a valuable
possession held or in prospect.
A contest for a reward; competition.
A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a
lever.
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| Prize (prize) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Prize |
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To move with a
lever; to force up or open; to pry.
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To set or estimate the value of] to
appraise; to price; to rate.
To value highly; to estimate to be of great
worth; to esteem.
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