? Obs.–0 [ad. Gr. ἀγώνισμα a contest, or its prize, f. ἀγωνίζ-εσθαι: see AGONIZE.]
1. A combat, an athletic match.
1742. Bailey, Agonism, a Combat or Trial of Skill.
1755. Johnson, and 1775 Ash, Agonism, contention for a prize.
2. The prize of a contest.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Agonism, the reward or prize won by activities; the reward of victory.
