en prise
[ ahn preez; French ahn-preez ]
adjectiveChess.
in line for capture; likely to be captured.
Origin of en prise
1From French, dating back to 1815–25; see origin at prize1
Words Nearby en prise
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How to use en prise in a sentence
To put a piece en prise, is to play it so that it may be captured.
The Blue Book of Chess | Howard Staunton and "Modern Authorities"Even if your adversary should leave his queen en prise, do not snap hastily at it.
British Dictionary definitions for en prise
en prise
/ (French ɑ̃ priz) /
adjective, adverb(postpositive)
(of a chess piece) exposed to capture
Origin of en prise
1C19: from French; see prize 1
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