CIST

cist. Cist, n. a case, coat, covering, bag, tumor

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Cist (?), n. [[L. cista box, chest, Gr. � Cf. Chest.]] 1. 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.
2. 2. See Cyst.