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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1920-1929
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AEST, EST, n. and v. Envy. Hence aestfu, envious (Ork. 1930). [e:st, øst]
1. n.Ork. 1920 J. Firth Remin. Ork. Par., Gl.:
Aest — envy of a person in good circumstances.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Boy, I ha'e est o' thee for that knife.
2. v.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
I'm sure thoo need no be estan me for that.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
He ested me me coat.
