whisht

[ hwist, wist, hwisht, wisht ]

interjection

1. whist ².

whisht

/ hwiʃt; hwist /

interjection

1. hush! be quiet!

adjective

1. silent or still

verb

1. to make or become silent

Word History and Origins

Origin of whisht¹

1510–20; ultimately imitative; compare Old English hwiscettung squeaking (said of mice)

Word History and Origins

Origin of whisht¹

C14: compare hist ; also obsolete v. whist to become silent

Example Sentences

Whisht, 'uman, he's come around the new cojutor and got a job.

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I zee somethin' white in the beak o' the fowl, so I giv' a "Whisht," an' 'e drops it smart, an' off 'e go.

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This, as he followed his master towards the cabins: 'Whisht here, Misther Robert,' lowering his tone confidentially.'

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I knowed wan that cud play th' "Wacht am Rhine" on a pair iv cymbals,' he says, 'Whisht!'

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Tattine stood aghast, but Patrick's "whisht" kept her still for a moment, while the cat made its way along one of the branches.

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