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prest

Prest (noun) means a payment of wages in advance.

noun
1
A payment of wages in advance
2
A loan or advance (of money)
3
A tax or duty
4
A sum of money paid to a soldier or sailor upon enlistment
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Etymology

From Middle English prest, from Old French prest, deverbal from prester.

Rhymes for prest

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of prest?

"prest" (noun) means a payment of wages in advance.

What are the different meanings of prest?

"prest" has 3 main meanings: 1. A payment of wages in advance; 2. A loan or advance (of money); 3. A tax or duty.

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