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Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

bastn. [AS. bæst; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G. bast, of unknown origin. Cf. Bass the tree.].
  •  The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

bast, n. the inner bark of lime, or other flexible fibrous bark, used as fibre in matting etc.

Etymology
OE b{aelig}st f. Gmc

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