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digest

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1di·gest 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1digest
Pronunciation:
\ˈdī-ˌjest\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, systematic arrangement of laws, from Latin digesta, from neuter plural of digestus, past participle of digerere to arrange, distribute, digest, from dis- + gerere to carry
Date:
14th century
1: a summation or condensation of a body of information: as a: a systematic compilation of legal rules, statutes, or decisions b: a periodical devoted to condensed versions of previously published articles 2: a product of digestion


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