LEST


Meaning of LEST in English

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

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