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prestige |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prestige \Pres"tige\ (?; 277), n. [F., fr L. praestigum delusion, illusion, praestigae deceptions, jugglers' tricks, prob. fr prae before + the root of stinguere to extinguish, originally, to prick. See {Stick}, v.] 1. Delusion; illusion; trick. [Obs.] The sophisms of infidelity, and the prestiges of imposture. --Bp. Warburton 2. Weight or influence derived from past success; expectation of future achievements founded on those already accomplished; force or charm derived from acknowledged character or reputation. ``The prestige of his name must go for something.'' --Sir G. C. Lewis. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: prestige n : a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige" [syn: {prestigiousness}]
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