BASTS

Noun

basts

plural of bast

Anagrams

• stabs

Source: Wiktionary


BAST

Bast, n. Etym: [AS. bæst; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G. bast, of unknown origin. Cf. Bass the tree.]

1. The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.

2. A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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