- OE. vien, shortened fr. envien, OF. envier to invite, to challenge, a word used in gambling, L. invitare to invite; of uncertain origin. Cf. InviteEnvie
- To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.Obs
- To strive for superiority; to contend; to use emulous effort, as in a race, contest, or competition.In a trading nation, the younger sons may be placed in such a way of life as . . . to vie with the best of their family.While Waterloo with Cannæ's carnage vies.
