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Prest, a. [OF. prest, F. prĂȘt, fr. L. praestus ready. Cf. Presto.]
- Ready; prompt; prepared. [Obs.]1913 Webster
All prest to such battle he was.
R. of Gloucester.1913 Webster - Neat; tidy; proper. [Obs.]Tusser.1913 Webster
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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- Ready; prompt; prepared. [Obs.]