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(1):

(v. t.) To put into a nest; to form a nest for.

(2):

(n.) Hence: the place in which the eggs of other animals, as insects, turtles, etc., are laid and hatched; a snug place in which young animals are reared.

(3):

(v. i.) To build and occupy a nest.

(4):

(n.) A compact group of pulleys, gears, springs, etc., working together or collectively.

(5):

(n.) A collection of boxes, cases, or the like, of graduated size, each put within the one next larger.

(6):

(n.) An aggregated mass of any ore or mineral, in an isolated state, within a rock.

(7):

(n.) A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs.

(8):

(n.) The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding her eggs and for hatching and rearing her young.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Nest'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​n/nest.html. 1828.
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