Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Kist /(kĭst)/ · IPA /kˈɪst/ n. n. 01 n. A chest; hence, a coffin. 1. A chest; hence, a coffin.[Scot. & Prov. End.] 02 n. A stated payment, especially a payment of rent for land; hence, the time for such payment. 1. A stated payment, especially a payment of rent for land; hence, the time for such payment.[India]