See also: veste, vestē, and vešte

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Noun

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Veste f (genitive Veste, plural Vesten)

  1. (historical) Alternative spelling of Feste (fortress, stronghold, fortified castle).

Usage notes

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  • The spelling Veste is still standard, though it is now not used in figurative senses. It is commonest in—but not restricted to—the names of certain historic castles, such as the Veste Coburg.

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