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vie (vī)

intransitive verb vied, vying vy′·ing

to struggle for superiority (with someone) or enter into competition (for something); compete

Etymology: ME vien, aphetic for envien < OFr envier, to invite, vie in games < L invitare, to invite

transitive verb

  1. Obsolete to bet; wager; hazard
  2. Archaic to do, offer, display, or match in rivalry

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