English English Dictionary

A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.

A coffin.

The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.

A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.

A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam, liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an organ.

To deposit in a chest; to hoard.

To place in a coffin.

Strife; contention; controversy.