lèst

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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
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Etymology 2

Noun

lèst m (plural lèsts)

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