prize

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpɹaɪ̯z/]

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1. prize (noun) — sense 1

Definition: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

Example: […] wherefore he now begunne
To challenge her anew, as his owne prize,
Whom formerly he had in battell wonne,

2. prize (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; especially, property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.

Example: Having taken all the Treasure on Board their own Ships, and plundered their Prize of every Thing elſe they either wanted or liked, they let her go; ſhe not being able to continue her Voyage, returned back: […]

3. prize (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.

Example: I fought and conquer’d, yet have lost the prize.

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