hest

/hɛst/

Definitions

1. noun

A sacrificial animal, especially one offered to a deity.

“The ancient priest led the hest to the altar, where it was to be slaughtered.”

2. noun

A heathen or pagan.

“The villagers believed the hest to be responsible for the strange occurrences in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • animal
  • sacrifice

Antonyms

  • deity
  • god