Definition of prize-taking in English:

prize-taking

noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ

historical

The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy.

noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ

The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes.

adjective ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ

Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking
mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

Definition of prize-taking in US English:

prize-taking

nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ

historical

The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy.

nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ

The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes.

adjectiveˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ

Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.

词汇	prize-taking
释义	Definition of prize-taking in English: prize-taking noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ historical The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy. noun ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes. adjective ˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking. Definition of prize-taking in US English: prize-taking nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ historical The practice or action of capturing or seizing booty or plunder, especially at sea, either in time of war or as an act of piracy. nounˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ The winning of a prize for achievement; the receiving of prizes. adjectiveˈprʌɪzˌteɪkɪŋ Especially of livestock: that has been awarded a prize; that wins prizes. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in 1st Earl of Strafford (1593–1641), lord lieutenant of Ireland. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From prize + taking<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Edinburgh Evening Courant. From prize + taking.
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