prestigen.[F., fr. L. praestigum delusion, illusion, praestigae deceptions, jugglers' tricks, prob. fr. prae before + the root of stinguere to extinguish, originally, to prick. See Stick, v.]1. Delusion; illusion; trick.()The sophisms of infidelity, and the prestiges of imposture. (Bp. Warburton.)2. Weight or influence derived from past success; expectation of future achievements founded on those already accomplished; force or charm derived from acknowledged character or reputation.(Sir G. C. Lewis.)