en prise

[ ahn preez; French ahn preez ]

adjective

, Chess.

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

en prise

/ ɑ̃ priz /

adjective

1. (of a chess piece) exposed to capture

Word History and Origins

Origin of en prise¹

From French, dating back to 1815–25; prize ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of en prise¹

C19: from French; see prize ¹

Example Sentences

To put a piece en prise, is to play it so that it may be captured.

From Project Gutenberg

Even if your adversary should leave his queen en prise, do not snap hastily at it.

From Project Gutenberg