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oast

[ ˈōst]

oast

noun

[ˈōst]

variants: or oasthouse \ ˈōst-ˌhau̇s \

Definition of oast

: a usually conical kiln used for drying hops, malt, or tobacco

First Known Use of oast

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oast

Middle English ost, from Old English āst; akin to Middle Dutch eest kiln, Latin aestus heat, aestas summer — more at edify

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