(idea) by anthropod Tue Jul 24 2001 at 21:33:40

Webster 1913's definition, though interesting, is archaic; prestigious is more usually used these days to mean honoured, esteemed, venerable, having prestige.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:13:25

Pres*tig"i*ous (?), a. [L. praestigiosus.]

Practicing tricks; juggling.

[Obs.]

Cotton Mather.

© Webster 1913.

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