gest

or geste

[ jest ]

noun

1. a story or tale.
2. a deed or exploit.
3. Archaic. a metrical romance or history.

gest

/ dʒɛst /

noun

1. a notable deed or exploit
2. See chanson de geste
   a tale of adventure or romance, esp in verse See also chanson de geste

Word History and Origins

Origin of gest¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gest¹

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

Example Sentences

Minnelli then countersued, claiming Gest stole up to $2 million from her while they were together.

From The Daily Beast

Gest was terribly fatigued, but there was no choice but either to brace himself or be dragged down to the rocks.

From Project Gutenberg

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."

From Project Gutenberg

A gest is sumthin that is sharp enuff to be notised, and not rude enuff tu be resented.

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After that Gest gave Thangbrand good gifts, and he fared back south.

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Then Thangbrand baptised Gest and all his house and many others.

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