[biːst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an animal, especially a large or dangerous four-footed one
(e.g: a wild beast)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French beste, based on Latin bestia

[biːst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (especially in the armed forces) subject (a new recruit) to harsh treatment in order to instil discipline
(e.g: he loved leading the young kids and he never allowed them to be beasted or bullied)


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Origin:
Middle English: from Old French beste, based on Latin bestia