Prestige ,
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.]- Delusion; illusion; trick. [Obs.]
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The sophisms of infidelity, and the prestiges of imposture.
Bp. Warburton.
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- 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.
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