Category:Prestige

Pres"tige, n. Etym: [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.