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lest

verbaction

continue; remain serviceable or sufficient

to continue or endure; to remain serviceable or sufficient

Example in use

Da auld boat'll lest yit.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LEST/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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