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kist
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kist, n. [See Chest.].
A chest; hence, a coffin. Jamieson. Halliwell. [1913 Webster]
kist, n. [Ar. gist.].
A stated payment, especially a payment of rent for land; hence, the time for such payment. [1913 Webster]
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