Obs. Also 3 north. eist. [OE. éste (*anstjo-), f. ést: see ESTE sb.] a. Of persons: Gracious, kind, bountiful. b. Of things: Agreeable, pleasant, savory.
Beowulf, 945 (Gr.). Þæt hyre eald Metod este wære bearnʓebyrdo.
a. 1000. Cædmon’s Gen., 1509 (Gr.). Ðæt he him ealra wæs ara este.
a. 1250. Owl & Night., 997. That lond nis god, ne hit nis este.
a. 1300. Cursor M., 3610 (Cott.). If þou mai bring me any beist Þou graith me ful fair and eist.
a. 1300. Prov. Hendyng, xiii. Este bueth oune brondes.
