2007-03-28 13:30:58 · 12 answers · asked by edcyhn 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Forever and a half ago, lest I forgot. Oh, there I go. =]
2007-03-28 13:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ennie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: lest
Pronunciation: 'lest
Function: conjunction
Etymology: Middle English les the, leste, from Old English thy l[AE]s the, from thy (instrumental of thæt that) + l[AE]s + the, relative particle
: for fear that -- often used after an expression denoting fear or apprehension
Anyway,,,lest I got my yard mowed today and my garden watered.
2007-03-28 20:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by J. P. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lest I forget, what was your question?
Do you have a problem with all four-letter words? Or just "lest?"
2007-03-28 21:25:52 · answer #3 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Veterans' Day, as I was buying a poppy--"Lest We Forget"
2007-03-28 21:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by sandy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Earlier today, my Mother is very very proper.
2007-03-28 20:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by Army_Wife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gosh i think i used it just the other day. me likes big words.
2007-03-28 20:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Never.
2007-03-28 20:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by ra63 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a loooooooooooooooong time ago!!! i forgot all about that word!!
2007-03-29 04:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by J Leigh ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it quite often .
2007-03-28 20:35:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never ever, I don't even know what it means =)
2007-03-28 20:33:40 · answer #10 · answered by Meow. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋