en prise

[ ahn preez; French ahn-preez ]

adjectiveChess.
  1. in line for capture; likely to be captured.

Origin of en prise

1
From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at prize1

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en prise

/ (French ɑ̃ priz) /


adjective, adverb(postpositive)
  1. (of a chess piece) exposed to capture

Origin of en prise

1
C19: from French; see prize 1

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