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Webster 1913 Edition
Cistern
Cis′tern
,Noun.
1.
An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids.
2.
A natural reservoir; a hollow place containing water.
“The wide cisterns of the lakes.” Blackmore.
Webster 1828 Edition
Cistern
CISTERN
, n.1.
An artificial reservoir or receptacle for holding water, beer or other liquor, as in domestic uses, distilleries, and breweries.2.
A natural reservoir; a hollow place containing water; as a fountain or lake.