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(wûrst), a.; superl. of worse, q. v. [A-S. wyrsest, wirrest, wirst, a., wyrst, adv. See WORSE.] Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. “In worst extremes.” Milton.
If thou hadst not been born the worst of men, Thou hadst been a knave and flatterer. Shak.
(wûrst), n. That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked, state or degree.
The worst is not So long as we can say, This is the worst. Shak.
He is always sure of finding diversion when the worst comes to the worst. Addison.
(wûrst), v. t. [imp. & p. p. WORSTED; p. pr. & vb. n. WORSTING.] To gain advantage over in contest; to get the better of; to defeat; to overthrow.
The Philistines were worsted by the captivated ark. South.