Excert
/ɪkˈsɜːrt/noun
To extract or take out a passage from a book or document.
Did you know?The act of excerting wasn't just about extraction; it was often shrouded in the mystical belief that taking words could also take power from the source.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
excerpere
“To pluck out or draw out, often seen in the context of gathering knowledge.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
excerter
“To extract or pull out, particularly from texts or manuscripts.”
15th Century
Middle English
excerte
“To take out a selected passage, a practice associated with scholarly pursuits.”
Modern English
English
excert
“The act of extracting passages, retaining the essence of its historical roots.”