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vying |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Vie \Vie\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Vied}; p. pr & vb n. {Vying}.] [OE. vien, shortened fr envien, OF envier to invite, to challenge, a word used in gambling, L. invitare to invite; of uncertain origin. Cf {Invite}, {Envie}.] 1. To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See {Revie}. [Obs.] 2. To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition. In a trading nation, the younger sons may be placed in such a way of life as . . . to vie with the best of their family. --Addison. While Waterloo with Cann[ae]'s carnage vies. --Byron. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Vying \Vy"ing\, a. & n. from {Vie}. -- {Vy"ing*ly}, adv
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