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þȳ lǣs þe
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# þȳ lǣs þe **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Old English **Slug:** th-l-s-the ## Words From This Root - lest - In order to prevent something bad from happening; for fear that.
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lest
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/lɛst/
In order to prevent something bad from happening; for fear that.
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