1. Plural of cist; stone burial chambers or boxes used in ancient times, typically made from stone slabs.
Usage: archaeology; historical
2. Plural of cist; wooden chests or boxes, especially those used for storage in medieval times.
Usage: historical

Examples

• Archaeologists discovered several ancient cists beneath the hillside.
• The Bronze Age cists contained pottery and tools.
• Medieval cists were often decorated with carved designs.
• Stone cists served as graves for important community members.
• The museum displays cists from various prehistoric cultures.