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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA capacity expressed through gallon and pint equivalents.
- A place to readThe historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 28; facsimile PDF page 356.
Historical definition
Kist, or Cist, is half a gallon, or four pints.
Meaning
The two equivalents establish the compiler’s intended relation between the named capacity and familiar measures. A kist is half a gallon and, within this account, four pints. The entry does not identify a modern national standard for either unit.
Places to read
- KistRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
In this edition
Both historical equivalents are kept. Converting the measure into litres would give an appearance of precision unsupported by this short definition.
Source note
Historical source. 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 28; facsimile PDF page 356 — Facsimile
Sources. A Chymical Dictionary 1650, 1650 dictionary, facsimile PDF page 356, Kist