WHISHT


Meaning of WHISHT in English

Pronunciation: ' hwisht, ' wisht

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English; imitative

Date: 14th century

chiefly Irish : HUSH ― often used interjectionally to enjoin silence

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.