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gest

  [jest]
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–noun
1. a story or tale.
2. a deed or exploit.
3. Archaic. a metrical romance or history.
Also, geste.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME < OF geste action, exploit < L gesta exploits, neut. pl. ptp. of gerere to carry on, perform
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gest or geste   (jěst)   
n.  

  1. A notable adventure or exploit.

    1. A verse romance or tale.

    2. A prose romance.


[Middle English geste; see jest.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

gest 
"famous deed, exploit," c.1300, from O.Fr. geste "action, exploit, romance," from L. gesta "actions, exploits," neut. pl. of gestus, pp. of gerere "to carry on, wage, perform" (see jest).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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