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Last, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Lasting.] [[OE. lasten, As. læstan to perform, execute, follow, last, continue, fr. lāst, l�st, trace, footstep, course; akin to G. leisten to perform, Goth. laistjan to follow. See Last mold of the foot.]] 1. 1. To continue in time; to endure; to remain in existence.
proffered me to be slave in all that she me would ordain while my life lasted. Testament of Love. 2. 2. To endure use, or continue in existence, without impairment or exhaustion; as, this cloth lasts better than that; the fuel will last through the winter.