hlæst

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *hlastuz, cognate with Old Frisian hlest, Middle Dutch last, Dutch last, Old High German hlast (German Last). Related to hladan.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /xlæst/, [l̥æst]

Noun

hlæst n (nominative plural hlæst)

1. load, freight, cargo

Descendants

• Middle English: last
  • English: last
  • Scots: last