Synonyms

gest

American

[jest] / dʒɛst /

Or geste

noun

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

gest British

/ dʒɛst /

noun

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

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Etymology

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

Example Sentences

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King Horn is a heroic poem or gest of 1546 lines dating from the 13th century.

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