KJV Dictionary Definition: worst

worst

WORST, a. superl. of worse, which see.

1. Most bad; most evil; in a moral sense; as the worst man; the worst sinner.

2. Most severe or dangerous; most difficult to heal; as the worst disease.

3. Most afflictive, pernicious or calamitous; as the worst evil that can befall a state or an individual.

WORST, n.

1. The most evil state; in a moral sense.

2. The most severe or aggravated state; the highth; as, the disease is at the worst.

3. The most calamitous state. Be armed against the worst.

WORST, v.t. To get the advantage over in contest; to defeat; to overthrow. It is madness to contend, when we are sure to be worsted.

worsted

WORSTED, pp. Defeated; overthrown.

WORSTED, n. WUSTED. The origin of this word is uncertain. It is usually supposed to take its name from a town in England or in Flanders; but in Norman, worstetz is mentioned; as lit de morstetz, a bed of worsted. Yarn spun from combed wool; a particular kind of woolen yarn.

WORSTED, a. Consisting of worsted; made of worsted yarn; as worsted stockings.