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prestigious definition

pres·ti·gious (pres tij′əs, -tē′jəs)

adjective

  1. Archaic of or characterized by legerdemain or deception

  2. Etymology: re-formed from prestig(e) + -ous

    having or imparting prestige
    also prestigeful pres·tige′·ful

Etymology: L praestigiosus, full of deceitful tricks < praestigium, delusion: see prestige

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