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v. i. [imp. & p. p. VIED; p. pr. & vb. n. VYING.] [A-S. wigian, wiggan, to contend, to fight, O. H. Ger. wigan, Goth. veigan, veihan.] To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, competition, rivalship, or strife.
In a trading nation, the younger sons may be placed in a way of life to vie with the best of their family. Addison.
Waterloo with Cannæ’s carnage vies. Byron.
v. t. [Obs.] 1. To do or produce in emulation with others; to put in competition with; to bandy; to stake; to wager.
Nor was he set over us to vie wisdom with his Parliament, but to be guided by them. Milton.
And vying malice with my gentleness, Pick quarrels with their only happiness. Herbert.
Sense 2. To urge; to press.
She hung about my neck, and kiss and kiss She vied so fast. Shak.
n. A contest for superiority; emulation; rivalry; strife. [Obs.]
We'll all to church together instantly, And then a vie for boys. Beau. & Fl.