Associations to the word «Lest»
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Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
LEST, conjunction. For fear that; that . . . not; in order that . . . not; in case.
LEST, conjunction. That (without the negative particle); – after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension.
LEST WE FORGET, interjection. (British and Canada) Used in Remembrance Day ceremonies as a caution against forgetting those who died in war.
LEST WE FORGET, interjection. (Australia and New Zealand) Used on ANZAC Day memorials as a caution against forgetting those who fell in the First World War
Wise words
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