Definition of vie

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< Vidor, King Wallis

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vie    (v) KEY  

VERB:
vied , vy·ing   (vng) KEY  , vies
VERB:
intr.

To strive for victory or superiority; contend. See Synonyms at rival.

VERB:
tr.

1. Archaic To offer in competition; match.
2. Obsolete To wager or bet.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Short for Middle English envien, from Old French envier, from Latin invtre, to invite, give occasion for ; see invite

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