Vie (vī), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Vied (vīd); p. pr. & vb. n.Vying (vī″ĭng).] [OE. vien, shortened fr. envien, OF. envier to invite, to challenge, a word used in gambling, L. invitare to invite; of uncertain origin. Cf. Invite, Envie.] 1. To stake a sum upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See Revie.
2. 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. Addison.
While Waterloo with Cannæ's carnage vies. Byron.