Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CON'TEST
CON-TER-RA'NE-AN, or CON-TER-RA'NE-OUSCON-TEST'
CON'TEST, n.
- Strife; struggle for victory, superiority, or in defense; struggle in arms. All Europe engaged in the contest against France. The contest was furious.
- Dispute; debate; violent controversy; strife in argument. Leave all noisy contests, all immodest clamors and brawling language. – Watts.
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