Prest, a. [OF. prest, F. prêt, fr. L. praestus ready. Cf. Presto.] 1. Ready; prompt; prepared.
All prest to such battle he was. R. of Gloucester.
2. Neat; tidy; proper. Tusser.
Prest money, money formerly paid to men when they enlisted into the British service; — so called because it bound those that received it to be ready for service when called upon.