American Dictionary of the English Language

PREST, sometimes used for pressed. [See Press.]

PREST, adjective [Latin proesto, to stand before or forward; proe and sto.]

1. Ready; prompt.

2. Neat; tight.

PREST, noun A loan.

1. Formerly, a duty in money, to be paid by the sheriff on his account in the exchequer, or for money left or remaining in his hands.