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pester

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  1. worry                 
 
pes.ter \'pes-t*r\ \-t(*-)rin\ vt or pes.ter.ing [modif. of MF empestrer to 
   hobble, embarrass, fr. (assumed) VL impasto]riare, fr. L in- + (assumed) VL 
   pastoria hobble, fr. L pastor herdsman - more at PASTOR obs  1: OVERCROWD  
   2: to harass with petty irritations : ANNOY