that which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.-anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel.-an honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort.-that which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.-anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect.-a contest for a reward; competition.-a lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.-to move with a lever; to force up or open; to pry.-to set or estimate the value of; to appraise; to price; to rate.-to value highly; to estimate to be of great worth; to esteem.-estimation; valuation.