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kist

noun
\ ˈkist How to pronounce kist (audio) \

Definition of kist

chiefly Scotland and South Africa
: chest sense 1b

Examples of kist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 With the colour officially being labelled 'EQT Green', this impressive and nostalgic design could be the last Germany kist to ever have four stars above the national team crest. — SI.com, "PHOTO: Leaked Germany Away Kit Hints at Retro Pattern Ahead of 2018 World Cup," 3 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of kist

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for kist

Middle English kiste, from Old Norse kista, ultimately from Latin cista — more at chest

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