Webster 1913's definition, though interesting, is archaic; prestigious is more usually used these days to mean honoured, esteemed, venerable, having prestige.
Pres*tig"i*ous (?), a. [L. praestigiosus.]
Practicing tricks; juggling.
Cotton Mather.
© Webster 1913.
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