WHIST


Meaning of WHIST in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hwist, ' wist

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: Middle English; imitative

Date: 14th century

dialect British : to be silent : HUSH ― often used interjectionally to enjoin silence

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