Definitions

1. noun

A person who buys or keeps horses, cattle, etc., for breeding or sale.

“The wealthy landowner was known as an agist to the local community.”

2. verb

To graze or keep (livestock) on another’s land, especially as a form of payment or compensation.

“The farmer agisted his cattle on a neighboring farm to save on feed costs.”

3. verb

To care for or keep (an animal, especially a horse) for a time, especially as a favor or in return for something.

“The family agisted their horse at the stable over the summer.”