Congest

Full definition of congest

Noun

1. (Ireland, Scotland) a tenant living on land whose resources do not support him adequately.The large farmer's land was divided among adjoining congests.
• 1937, Richard Walsh constituency of South Mayo, Dáil Éireann - 21 April, 1937: Acquisition of Mayo Lands for Relief of Congestion.Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Lands...if he will state the cause of the delay in having these lands divided amongst local congests.

Verb

1. To overfill or overcrowd.

Related terms

• congestion
• decongestant