Gist Definition
jĭst
noun
The essence or main point, as of an article or argument.
Webster's New World
The grounds for action in a lawsuit.
Webster's New World
The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter.
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verb
To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.
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Origin of Gist
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From Anglo-Norman (cest action) gist (this action) lies third person sing. of gesir to lie from Latin iacēre yē- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Old French gist, from the verb gesir (“to lie down”), from Latin iaceō. Compare Modern French gésir or gîte (“lodging”).
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