LEGIST

Etymology

Noun

legist (plural legists)

One skilled in the law.

A writer on law, a legislator, a lawmaker

Anagrams

• gilets, legits

Source: Wiktionary


Le"gist, n. Etym: [F. légiste, LL. legista, fr. L. lex, legis, law. See Legal.]

Definition: One skilled in the laws; a writer on law. Milman. J. Morley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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