Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French legiste, from Medieval Latin legista, from Latin leg-, lex
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of legist was
in the 15th century
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“Legist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legist. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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