CIST

Etymology 1

Noun

cist (plural cists)

(historical) A small receptacle for sacred utensils carried in festivals in Ancient Greece.

Etymology 2

Noun

cist (plural cists)

(archaeology) A crypt cut into rock, chalk, or a tree trunk, especially a coffin formed by placing stone slabs on edge and topping them with a horizontal slab or slabs.

Anagrams

• ICTs, TICs, cits, cits., tics

Source: Wiktionary


Cist, n. Etym: [L. cista box, chest, Gr. Chest.]

1. (Antiq.)

Definition: A box or chest. Specifically: (a) A bronze receptacle, round or oval, frequently decorated with engravings on the sides and cover, and with feet, handles, etc., of decorative castings. (b) A cinerary urn. See Illustration in Appendix.

2. See Cyst.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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