cist
pronunciation
How to pronounce cist in British English:
UK [sɪst]
How to pronounce cist in American English:
US [ sɪst]
Word Origin
- cist (n.)
- "sepulchral chest or chamber," 1804, in some cases from Latin cista "wickerwork basket, box," from Greek kiste "box, chest" (see chest); according to OED, in some cases from Welsh cist in cist faen "stone coffin," the first element of which is from the Latin word.
Example
- 1. He wants to be sure there is no cist or tumor back there .
- 2. Love does not cist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction .
- 3. These activities help students to meet new friends , experience canadian culture and make the most of their cist experience .