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1. yē̆st n.

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The yeasty froth from the top of fermenting ale, barm;—often used in cooking and medicine; yest fat, ?a vessel for starting fermentation; ale yest. …

2. gest n.

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(a) An invited guest, a guest at a meal, banquet, etc.; unboden gest, an uninvited guest; (b) a stranger or traveler entertained in one's home; one entertained by a monastery or the like; goddes gest……

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