Cistern
cistern (?), n. (OE.cisterne, OF. cisterne, F. cisterne, fr. L.
cisterna, fr. cista box, chest. See Cist,
and cf. chest.) 1. An artificial
reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other
liquids.
2. A natural reservoir; a hollow place
containing water. The wide cisterns of the lakes.
Blackmore.
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