quist

/ kwɪst /

noun

1. dialect.
   a wood pigeon

Word History and Origins

Origin of quist¹

of obscure origin

Example Sentences

But conservative congressional candidate Allen Quist from Minnesota somehow screwed up the playbook.

From The Daily Beast

"Don't go away," said Doris Quist, his blond and efficient secretary.

From Project Gutenberg

After that, you and Quist stay in this cabin with the door locked until the ship has set down.

From Project Gutenberg

Quist showed in the lock, dumped two portable shelters to the ground, came scrambling nimbly down the ramp.

From Project Gutenberg

The others arrived then in a line, filed past Dasinger and joined Quist.

From Project Gutenberg