Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LAST, v.i. [Sax. lastan, læstan. This verb seems to be from the adjective last, the primary sense of which is continued, drawn out. See Let.]

1. To continue in time; to endure; to remain in existence. Our government can not last long unless administered honest men.
2. To continue unimpaired; not to decay or perish. Select for winter the best apples to last. This color will last.
3. To hold out; to continue unconsumed. The captain knew he had not water on board to last a week.