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
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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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