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   Bast , n. [AS. bæst; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G. bast, of unknown origin. Cf. Bass the tree.]
    The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
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   A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.
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