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gest
[ jest ]
noun
- a story or tale.
- a deed or exploit.
- Archaic. a metrical romance or history.
gest
/ dʒɛst /
noun
- a notable deed or exploit
- See chanson de gestea tale of adventure or romance, esp in verse See also chanson de geste
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Example Sentences
Minnelli then countersued, claiming Gest stole up to $2 million from her while they were together.
Gest was terribly fatigued, but there was no choice but either to brace himself or be dragged down to the rocks.
Gest said: "You have declared and spoken well; if you go not back upon it, I will not delay to show that of which I am capable."
A gest is sumthin that is sharp enuff to be notised, and not rude enuff tu be resented.
After that Gest gave Thangbrand good gifts, and he fared back south.
Then Thangbrand baptised Gest and all his house and many others.
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