[Proposal] lest → in caseBy zhonglish / Home › Forums › Word Court › [Proposal] lest → in case This topic is empty. Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Author Posts July 24, 2026 at 9:05 pm #1582 zhonglishKeymaster This is a proposal to retire the word lest in favor of in case. Archaic subjunctive. \”Lest we forget\” — the only context where it survives. Your Vote Use the buttons below to vote. Share your reasoning in the replies. Author Posts Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Log in to reply.