cist

Meanings

• noun

  A type of ancient burial chamber or tomb, typically made of stone and having a cylindrical or oval shape.

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Variants

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cist , cists , kist , kists

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Etymology

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From Old English 'cystan' meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal'.

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Trivia

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1. Cists were often used in ancient Egypt for mummification processes.

2. The largest known cist burial site is located in Scotland and contains over 500 tombs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urn: Another type of ancient burial container, often used interchangeably with cist but typically having a more elongated shape and a narrower opening.

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Culture

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In ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, cists were used for both individual and communal burials. They were often decorated with intricate carvings and were believed to protect the deceased in the afterlife.

How to Memorize "cist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, stone tomb with a small entrance. Visualize the inside of the tomb being dark and cool, with the remains of the deceased resting inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cist' with the word 'coffin' or 'tomb'. Remember that it is an ancient burial chamber made of stone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cist' as 'Cool Interment Stone Tomb'.

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