prestige
From Latin via French.
It originally meant an illusion, then an illusion of excellence, and finally a reputation for (genuine) excellence.
Prestige
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Re: Prestige
Lightly touched upon in prestidigitation a while back. It does put a different spin on a prestige position, no?
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