Vied

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Vie \Vie\ (v[imac]), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Vied} (v[imac]d); p.
     pr. & vb. n. {Vying} (v[imac]"[i^]ng).] [OE. vien, shortened
     fr. envien, OF. envier to invite, to challenge, a word used
     in gambling, L. invitare to invite; of uncertain origin. Cf.
     {Invite}, {Envie}.]
     1. To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of


        gleek. See {Revie}. [Obs.]
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     2. To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous
        effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.
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              In a trading nation, the younger sons may be placed
              in such a way of life as . . . to vie with the best
              of their family.                      --Addison.
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              While Waterloo with Cannae's carnage vies. --Byron.
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