hist

¹

[ st, sst; spelling pronunciation hist ]

interjection

1. (a sibilant exclamation used to attract attention or urge silence).

hist-

²

1. variant of histo- before a vowel:

   histidine.

hist.

³

abbreviation for

1. histology.
2. historian.
3. historical.
4. history.

hist

/ hɪst /

interjection

1. an exclamation used to attract attention or as a warning to be silent

Word History and Origins

Origin of hist¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; representing in writing the sound sequence st

Example Sentences

Whose blood stains the page of our hist’ry,

From Slate

Saturday sees Brighton, just about the only team who can get pulled into the mire, hist Leeds.

From The Guardian

“John Donaldson physically dominated everybody he played against hist entire career,” Gorton said.

From Washington Times

“Hist!” warned John, stepping quickly toward the light of the lantern held by the sacristan.

From Literature

Trump's corruption is also one of hist greatest powers.

From Salon