Cointise

/koʊˈɪntaɪz/ verb

Definition

To make concise or succinct together with another person; to work jointly on condensing or summarizing something.

Etymology

From co- (together) + -intise (from tintise or from Latin intus, meaning 'within,' suggesting compression). A rare formation combining collaborative action with condensing.

Kelly Says

This word is practically extinct in modern English, but it reveals how medieval scholars worked—sitting together copying manuscripts and discussing how to fit complex theology into brief margins.

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