| • | 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. |
