lest

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Conjunction

1. For [[fear#Noun|fear]] that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
2. {{lb|en|after certain expressions denoting fear or [[apprehension]]}} [[that]] ({{non-gloss|without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.}})

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