Definition of gist

exculpate Definition: (verb) to free from blame or guilt. Petersons.com

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< Gissing, George Robert

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gist    (jst) KEY  

NOUN:

1. The central idea; the essence. See Synonyms at substance.
2. Law The grounds for action in a suit.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Anglo-Norman (cest action) gist, (this action) lies, third person sing. of gesir, to lie, from Latin iacre; see y- in Indo-European roots

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