gest

or geste

[ jest ]
/ dʒɛst /
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noun

a story or tale.
a deed or exploit.
Archaic. a metrical romance or history.

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Origin of gest

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French geste action, exploit < Latin gesta exploits, neuter plural past participle of gerere to carry on, perform

Words nearby gest

gesneria, gesneria family, gesneriad, gessen, gesso, gest, gesta romanorum, gestagen, gestalt, gestalt phenomenon, gestalt psychology
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Words related to gest

coup, consummation, conquest, accomplishment, enterprise, triumph, act, attainment, exploit, adventure, venture, performance, action, stunt, deed, execution, effort, achievement, victory

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British Dictionary definitions for gest

gest

geste

/ (dʒɛst) /

noun archaic

a notable deed or exploit
a tale of adventure or romance, esp in verseSee also chanson de geste

Word Origin for gest

C14: from Old French, from Latin gesta deeds, from gerere to carry out
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