Grist

[A. S., from grind an, to grind.] As much grain as is carried to the mill at one time, or the meal it produces. "Get grist to the mill to have plenty in store." Tu er's Husbandry. -Provision; profit; gain. "Form must fail if matter brings no grist ."-Swift. Gristle, (gris'l,) n. [A.S.; allied to Lat. cartilago , a cartilage.] ( Anat .) A cartilage; a smooth, solid, elastic substance in animal bodies. - See CARTILAGE.