Cist

Cist
Cist Cist, n. [L. cista box, chest, Gr. ? Cf. {Chest}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Antiq.) 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. [1913 Webster]

2. See {Cyst}. [1913 Webster]


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