at a premium vs rare

at a premium

• At a high, or higher than expected, price. 

• Scarce, in short supply. 

• Above par value. 

rare

• A scarce or uncommon item. 

• Thin; of low density. 

• Very uncommon; scarce. 

• Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red. 

• Good; enjoyable. 

• To rear, bring up, raise. 

• To rear, rise up, start backwards.