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    Prest, a. [OF. prest, F. prĂȘt, fr. L. praestus ready. Cf. Presto.]
    1. Ready; prompt; prepared. [Obs.]
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      All prest to such battle he was.
      R. of Gloucester.

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    2. Neat; tidy; proper. [Obs.]
      Tusser.

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      Prest money, money formerly paid to men when they enlisted into the British service; -- so called because it bound those that received it to be ready for service when called upon.

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