Main Entry:

¹di·gest

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