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geste

  [jest]
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–noun
gest.

gest

  [jest]
–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.]
geste   (jěst)   
n.  Variant of gest.
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