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hest


hest

noun \ˈhest\

Definition of HEST

archaic
: command, precept

Origin of HEST

Middle English hest, hes, from Old English hǣs; akin to Old English hātan to command — more at hight
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HEST

best, breast, Brest, chest, crest, gest, geste, guest, jessed, jest, lest, nest, pest, quest, rest, test, tressed, vest, west, wrest, zest

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