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Definitions for: Prestige [n] a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; "he wanted to achieve power and prestige"
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: prestigiousness
See Also: standing
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