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, To get the advantage over in contest to defeat to overthrow. It is madness to contend, when we are sure to be worsted.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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