transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlest ]
conjunction
Etymology: Middle English les the, leste, from Old English thȳ lǣs the, from thȳ (instrumental of thæt that) + lǣs + the, relative particle
Date: before 12th century
: for fear that — often used after an expression denoting fear or apprehension
worried lest she should be late
hesitant to speak out lest he be fired