"Whist" is a word in ENGLISH

Not speaking; not making a noise; silent; mute; still;
quiet.

To hush or silence.

To be or become silent or still; to be hushed or mute.

A certain game at cards; -- so called because it requires
silence and close attention. It is played by four persons (those who
sit opposite each other being partners) with a complete pack of
fifty-two cards. Each player has thirteen cards, and when these are
played out, he hand is finished, and the cards are again shuffled and
distributed.

Be silent; be still; hush; silence.