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Webster 1913 Edition


Bast

Bast

,
Noun.
[AS.
bæst
; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G.
bast
, of unknown origin. Cf.
Bass
the tree.]
1.
The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
2.
A thick mat or hassock. See 2d
Bass
, 2.

Webster 1828 Edition


Bast

B'AST

,
Noun.
A rope or cord, made of the bark of the lime tree, bass-wood or linden; or the bark made into ropes and mats.

Definition 2024


bäst

bäst

See also: bast, Bast, bAst, and bæst

Swedish

Adjective

bäst

  1. Predicative superlative of bra
    best

Adverb

bäst

  1. Superlative of bra
  2. Superlative of väl
    best