nested Definition

nest
noun

1. A structure built by birds or other creatures, eg rats and wasps, etc in which to lay eggs, or give birth to and look after young.

Thesaurus: den, haunt, cradle, burrow, drey, eyrie, womb, incubator, breeding ground, formicary.
2. A cosy habitation or retreat.
3. A den or haunt, eg of thieves, or secret centre, eg of vice, crime, etc.
4. A brood, swarm, gang, etc.
5. A set of things that fit together or one inside the other.

Example: a nest of tables

verb nested, nesting

intr
1. To build and occupy a nest.
tr & intr
2. To fit things together compactly, especially one inside another.
intr
3. To go in search of birds' nests.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon.