Vie \Vie\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Vied; p. pr. & vb. n. Vying.]

[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. [Obs.]

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 Cann[ae]'s carnage vies. --Byron.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Vie \Vie\, v. t.

1. To stake; to wager. [Obs.]

--B. Jonson.

2. To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy. [Obs.]

She hung about my neck; and kiss on kiss She vied so fast. --Shak.

Nor was he set over us to vie wisdom with his Parliament, but to be guided by them. --Milton.

And vying malice with my gentleness, Pick quarrels with their only happiness. --Herbert.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Vie \Vie\, n. A contest for superiority; competition; rivalry; strife; also, a challenge; a wager. [Obs.]

We 'll all to church together instantly, And then a vie for boys. --J. Fletcher.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)