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vies

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vie  (v)
v. vied, vy·ing (vng), vies
v.intr.
To strive for victory or superiority; contend. See Synonyms at rival.
v.tr.
1. Archaic To offer in competition; match.
2. Obsolete To wager or bet.
[Short for Middle English envien, from Old French envier, from Latin invtre, to invite, give occasion for; see invite.]
vies [fiːs]
adj
South African slang angry, furious, or disgusted
[Afrikaans]


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She stirs up even the shiftless to toil; for a man grows eager to work when he considers his neighbour, a rich man who hastens to plough and plant and put his house in good order; and neighbour vies with is neighbour as he hurries after wealth.
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