verb
Meaning 1
Contraction of arrest (to capture a criminal)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, contraction
Examples
- 1928 arranged by Misisipi John Hurt, Stack O'Lee Blues Police officer how can it be/You can 'rest everybody but cruel Stack O'Lee
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided