Definition of prize

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Prize (n.) That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power..

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Beryl :: Beryl (n.) A mineral of great hardness, and, when transparent, of much beauty. It occurs in hexagonal prisms, commonly of a green or bluish green color, but also yellow, pink, and white. It is a silicate of aluminium and glucinum (beryllium). The aquamarine is a transparent, sea-green variety used as a gem. The emerald is another variety highly prized in jewelry, and distinguished by its deep color, which is probably due to the presence of a little oxide of chromium..
Esteem :: Esteem (v. t.) To set a high value on; to prize; to regard with reverence, respect, or friendship..
Bay :: Bay (n.) The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of branches of the laurel..
Juror :: "Juror (n.) A member of any jury for awarding prizes, etc..
Prise :: Prise (n. & v.) See Prize, n., 5. Also Prize, v. t..
Prize :: Prize (v. t.) To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem.
Expectation :: Expectation (n.) The value of any chance (as the prospect of prize or property) which depends upon some contingent event. Expectations are computed for or against the occurrence of the event.
Pris :: Pris (n.) See Price, and 1st Prize..
Gain :: Gain (n.) To come off winner or victor in; to be successful in; to obtain by competition; as, to gain a battle; to gain a case at law; to gain a prize..
Timothy Grass :: Timothy grass () A kind of grass (Phleum pratense) with long cylindrical spikes; -- called also herd's grass, in England, cat's-tail grass, and meadow cat's-tail grass. It is much prized for fodder. See Illustration in Appendix..
Loot :: Loot (v. t. & i.) To plunder; to carry off as plunder or a prize lawfully obtained by war.
Jury :: "Jury (a.) A committee for determining relative merit or awarding prizes at an exhibition or competition; as, the art jury gave him the first prize..
Mahaled :: Mahaled (n.) A cherry tree (Prunus Mahaleb) of Southern Europe. The wood is prized by cabinetmakers, the twigs are used for pipe stems, the flowers and leaves yield a perfume, and from the fruit a violet dye and a fermented liquor (like kirschwasser) are prepared..
Agonism :: Agonism (n.) Contention for a prize; a contest.
Double :: Double (n.) A game between two pairs of players; as, a first prize for doubles..
Sapphire :: Sapphire (n.) Native alumina or aluminium sesquioxide, Al2O3; corundum; esp., the blue transparent variety of corundum, highly prized as a gem..
Detur :: Detur (n.) A present of books given to a meritorious undergraduate student as a prize.
Prizer :: Prizer (n.) One who contends for a prize; a prize fighter; a challenger.
Recapture :: Recapture (n.) That which is captured back; a prize retaken.
Blank :: Blank (n.) A lot by which nothing is gained; a ticket in a lottery on which no prize is indicated.
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