est : Idioms & Phrases

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-est

-est
Etymology
AS. -ost, -est; akin to G. -est, -ist, Icel. -astr, -str, Goth. -ists, -sts, Skr. -ishha.
Definitions
  1. A suffix used to form the superlative of adjectives and adverbs; as, smoothest; earl(y)iest.
Webster 1913

id est

  • adverb that is to say; in other words
    ie; i.e..
WordNet

non est factum

Non` est` fac"tum
Etymology
Law L. it is not (his) deed.
Definitions
  1. (Law) The plea of the general issue in an action of debt on bond.
Webster 1913

non est inventus

Non` est` in*ven"tus
Etymology
L., he is not found.
Definitions
  1. (Law) The return of a sheriff on a writ, when the defendant is not found in his county. Bouvier.
Webster 1913