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lest

/[ˈlɛst]/
Czechnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    trick, ruse
  2. 2.
    stratagem

Synonyms & related words

Word family

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *lьstь, from Gothic 𐌻𐌹𐍃𐍄𐍃 (lists), from Proto-Germanic *listiz.

Nominative
Singular
lest
Plural
lsti
Genitive
Singular
lsti
Plural
lstí
Dative
Singular
lsti
Plural
lstím, lstem
Accusative
Singular
lest
Plural
lsti
Vocative
Singular
lsti
Plural
lsti
Locative
Singular
lsti
Plural
lstích, lstech
Instrumental
Singular
lstí
Plural
lstmi

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