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  1. Nest
    [band] Nest is a Finnish neofolk / ambient band. The band`s inspiration comes from the old folk and animal tales, as well as from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and the Grimm Brothers. Kantele, a traditional Finnish musical instrument, is very prominent in the band`s music. They contributed a c...
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  2. Nest
    [magazine] Nest: A Quarterly of Interiors was a magazine published from 1997 to 2004, for a total run of 26 issues. The first issue was Fall 1997, and the second issue was Fall 1998. Thereafter, the issues were Winter `98-`99, Spring `99, Summer `99, Fall `99, Winter `99-`00, and so on until...
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  3. NEST
    NEST is an abbreviation for one of the following: ...
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  4. Nest
    Some animals laid their eggs and raised their young in nests. Some fossilized nests have been found, including those of the plant-eating dinosaur Maiasaura .
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  5. nest
    [n] - a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young 2. [n] - a cosy or secluded retreat 3. [n] - a gang of criminals assembled in one place 4. [n] - furniture pieces made to fit close together 5. [n] - a kind of gun emplacement 6. [v] - inhabit a nest,...
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  6. NEST
    Novell Embedded Systems Technology [Novell]
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  7. nest
    small irregular concentrations of ore Category: Mining • in multiple system. Category: Electrical engineering and energy
    Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition

  8. Nest
    Nest noun [ Anglo-Saxon nest ; akin to D. & German nest , Swedish näste , Latin nidus , for nisdus , Sanskrit nī...a resting place, nest; confer Lithuanian lizdas , Arm. neiz , Gael. & I...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/16

  9. Nest
    Nest intransitive verb To build and occupy a nest. « The king of birds nested within his leaves.» Howell.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/16

  10. Nest
    Nest transitive verb To put into a nest; to form a nest for. « From him who nested himself into the chief power.» South.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/16

  11. nest
    Origin: AS. Nest; akin to D. & G. Nest, Sw. Naste, L. Nidus, for nisdus, Skr. Nia resting place, nest; cf. Lith. Lizdas, Arm. Neiz, Gael. & Ir. Nead. Prob. From the particle ni down, Skr. Ni + the root of E. Sit, and thus orig, a place to sit down in. ... See Nether, and Sit, and cf. Eyas, N...
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  12. nest
    noun a kind of gun emplacement; `a machine-gun nest`; `a nest of snipers`
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  13. nest
    noun a gang of people (criminals or spies or terrorists) assembled in one locality; `a nest of thieves`
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  14. nest
    noun a cosy or secluded retreat
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  15. nest
    noun a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
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  16. Nest
    • (n.) A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs. • (n.) The bed or receptacle prepared by a fowl for holding h...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  17. nest
    structure created by an animal to house its eggs, its young, or, in some cases, itself. Nests are built by a few invertebrates, especially the ... [17 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/27

  18. Nest
    [album] "Someone Who`s Cool" was the album`s most successful single, peaking at #2 in Canada and top 10 in the United States. "Make You Mad" was also a top 10 hit, and "Nothing Beautiful" peaked outside the top 40. ==Track listing== ...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nest_(album

  19. Nest
    [disambiguation] A nest is an animal`s home. Nest may also refer to: ==Welsh personal names== == See also == ...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nest_(disam

  20. Nest
    A nest is a place of refuge to hold an animal`s eggs or provide a place to live or raise offspring. They are usually made of some organic material such as twigs, grass, and leaves; or may simply be a depression in the ground, or a hole in a tree, rock or building. Human-made materials, such as stri...
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  21. nest
    an old English unit of quantity equal to 3. This unit was often, but not always, used for items that nest together, such as 3 bowls or 3 hampers.
    Found on http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/dictN.

  22. nest
    nest, structure for the reception and incubation of the eggs of birds, reptiles, insects, and some fish or for the parturition of mammals, and also for the care of the young during their period of helplessness. Chimpanzees, orangutan, and gorillas build nests to sleep in each night. Birds are the ch...
    Found on http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A08352

  23. Nest
    Nest is the collective noun for a group of ants.
    Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/brow

  24. nest
    Type: Term Pronunciation: nest Definitions: 1. A group or collection of similar objects.
    Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictio

  25. nest
    Place chosen or constructed by a bird or other animal for incubation of eggs, hibernation, and shelter. Nests vary enormously, from saucerlike hollows in the ground, such as the scrapes of hares, to large and elaborate structures, such as the 4-m/13-ft diameter mounds of the megapode birds. Birds' nests Birds that nest in slight dep...
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27 May 2012

This day in history: The Queen Mary made her maiden voyage, on the Southampton-Cherbourg-New York route, on 27 May 1936. The passenger accommodation emphasised the first two classes, cabin and tourist. The propulsion machinery of the ship produced a massive 160,000 SHP and gave it a speed of over 30 knots. Despite expectations that the ship would try to break speed records on its first voyage a thick fog destroyed any hope of this. The Queen Mary spent a short time in drydock during July whilst adjustments were made to the propellers and turbines. When the ship returned to service, in August, it made a record voyage from Bishop's Rock to Ambrose light and took the Blue Riband from the Normandie. read more

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