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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶LEST, v.2 A mistake for beet, to make up deficiencies, make good. See Beet, v.23, 1. (3).Sth. 1820 J. Loch Acct. Sth. Appx. II. 63:
My flock consists of four ewe hirsels, two gimmer hirsels, for lesting up these ewe flocks.
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"Lest v.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/snd00089021>
