chanson de geste

[ shahn-sawnduh-zhest ]

/ ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst /

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noun, plural chan·sons de geste

[shahn-sawnduh-zhest]. /ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst/.

(in medieval French literature) an epic poem written in assonant verse or rhyme about historical or legendary events or figures.

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Origin of chanson de geste

1865–70; <French: literally, song of deeds; see chanson, gest

Words nearby chanson de geste

Channing, chanoyo, chanoyu, chanson, chanson d'amour, chanson de geste, Chanson de Roland, chansonette, chansonnier, chant, chantage

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Without any known cause of offence, a tacit acknowledgement of mutual dislike was shewn by Louis and de Patinos.
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British Dictionary definitions for chanson de geste

chanson de geste

/ French (ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ də ʒɛst) /

noun

one of a genre of Old French epic poems celebrating heroic deeds, the most famous of which is the Chanson de Roland

Word Origin for chanson de geste

literally: song of exploits

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