The Forgotten Word "Kist": Uncovering Scotland's Rich History

Kist is an old Scots word that means "chest" or "trunk". It is still used in some parts of Scotland, particularly in the north and west. In modern English, the word is not commonly used, but it has been preserved in some Scottish place names and surnames. For example, there is a town called Kincardine in Scotland, which means "head of the kist" or "head of the chest". Similarly, the surname Kerr comes from the Gaelic word "cèile", which means "kist" or "chest", and was likely originally used to describe someone who carried a kist or was known for their skill in making them.

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