I will depart my pris, or my prey, by deliberation.

Chaucer.

His own prize, Whom formerly he had in battle won.

Spenser.

2. Hence, specifically; (a) (Law) 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. Kent. Brande & C. (b) 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.

I'll never wrestle for prize more.

Shak.

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