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Bible Dictionaries
Nest
Webster's Dictionary
or (1):
(v. t.) To put into a nest; to form a nest for.
(2):
(n.) Hence: the place in which the eggs of other animals, as insects, turtles, etc., are laid and hatched; a snug place in which young animals are reared.
(3):
(v. i.) To build and occupy a nest.
(4):
(n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively.
(5):
(n.) A collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger.
(6):
(n.) An aggregated mass of any ore or mineral, in an isolated state, within a rock.
(7):
(n.) A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs.
(8):
(n.) The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Nest'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/n/nest.html. 1828.
