REEST


Meaning of REEST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrēst ]

intransitive verb

Etymology: probably short for Scots arreest to arrest, from Middle English (Scots) arreisten, from Anglo-French arester — more at arrest

Date: 1786

chiefly Scottish : balk

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