Whist ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Whist ( noun )

1. A card game for four players, in which the object is to win tricks containing valuable cards.
2. A sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small opening, as in a whistle.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "hwisten" and middle english word "whisten" which means to make a sharp, whistling sound.

Examples:

1. He played whist with his friends every week.
2. She was quite good at whist.
3. The referee blew his whist to stop the game.
4. The tea kettle began to whist.
5. The wind whist through the trees.

(As a verb)

Whist ( verb )

1. A card game for four players, in which the object is to win tricks containing valuable cards.
2. A sharp, high-pitched sound made by forcing air through a small opening, as in a whistle.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "hwisten" and middle english word "whisten" which means to make a sharp, whistling sound.

Examples:

1. He played whist with his friends every week.
2. She was quite good at whist.
3. The referee blew his whist to stop the game.
4. The tea kettle began to whist.
5. The wind whist through the trees.