Pronunciation : Cist
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. cista box, chest, Gr. Chest.]
Definition : 1. (Antiq.)
Defn: 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