Pronunciation : Bast
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. b?st; akin to Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & G. bast, of unknown origin. Cf. Bass the tree.]
Definition : 1. The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
2. A thick mat or hassock. See 2d Bass, 2.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913