lèst

See also: Appendix:Variations of "lest"

Occitan

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɛst/

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Etymology 1

Adjective

lèst m (feminine singular lèsta, masculine plural lèsts, feminine plural lèstas)

1. ready (prepared for immediate action or use)

   Synonym: prèst

2. agile

   Synonyms: agil, prèst

Derived terms

• alestir
• lèstament
• lestesa

Etymology 2

Noun

lèst m (plural lèsts)

1. (nautical) ballast (heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship)

Derived terms

• lestar