▪ I.† inˈrest,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. in-1 + rest v.; cf.phr.in rest.] trans. To place (a lance) in rest. 1612Shelton Quix. iii. I. 171 He inrested his Javelin low on the Thigh, and ran with all the Force Rozinante might. ▪ II.inrest var. of innerest a. Obs., innermost.