prestigious
The origin and history of prestigious.
Etymology
From Latin praestigiosus, "full of tricks" — the word originally meant deceptive or illusory before it softened into "impressively reputable."
The origin and history of prestigious.
From Latin praestigiosus, "full of tricks" — the word originally meant deceptive or illusory before it softened into "impressively reputable."
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