| bast | 1. The inner fibrous bark of various plants; especially. Of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc, made therefrom. 2. A thick mat or hassock. See Bass. Origin: AS. Baest; akin to Icel, Sw, Dan, D, & G. Bast, of unknown origin. Cf. Bass the tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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