That which is taken from an enemy in war; any species of goods or property seized by force as spoil or plunder; or that which is taken in combat, particularly a ship. A privateer takes an enemy’s ship as a prize. They make prize of all the property of the enemy.

That which is taken from another; that which is deemed a valuable acquisition. Then prostrate falls, and begs with ardent eyes, Soon to obtain and long possess the prize.

That which is obtained or offered as the reward of contest.

The money drawn by a lottery ticket; opposed to blank.

To set or estimate the value of; to rate; as, to prize the goods specified in an invoice. Life I prize not a straw.

To value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem. I prize your person, but your crown disdain.

To raise with a lever.