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nest

1. nest \'nest\ n [ME, fr. OE; akin to OHG nest nest L nidus] 1a: a bed or 
   receptacle prepared by a bird for its eggs and young  1b: a place where 
   eggs are laid and hatched  1c: a receptacle resembling a bird's nest  2a: a 
   place of rest, retreat, or lodging  2b: DEN, HANGOUT  3: the occupants or 
   frequenters of a nest  4a: a group of similar things; AGGREGATION  4b: 
   HOTBED  5: a group of objects made to fit close together or one within 
   another 
2. nest vi 1: to form a nest for  2: to fit compactly together