Cist

[sist]

Definition

(n.) 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.

(n.) See Cyst.

Inputed by Carter

Definition

n. a tomb consisting of a stone chest covered with stone slabs.—adjs. Cist′ed containing cists; Cist′ic like a cist.

Checker: Sinclair