prestige
The origin and history of prestige.
Etymology
From French prestige, originally meaning "illusion" or "trick," from Latin praestigium, "a delusion" — the sense shifted over time from "dazzling trick" to "impressive reputation."
The origin and history of prestige.
From French prestige, originally meaning "illusion" or "trick," from Latin praestigium, "a delusion" — the sense shifted over time from "dazzling trick" to "impressive reputation."