geste

US: ( jest)

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

geste  ( jest), n. 

1. gest.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

-gest-, root. 

1. -gest- comes from Latin, where it has the meaning "carry;
   bear.'' This meaning is found in such words as: congestion, digest, gestation, gesticulate, gesture, ingest, suggest.

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gest  (jest), n. 

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

Also, geste. 

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

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gest, geste / dʒɛst/ noun

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

Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French, from Latin gesta deeds, from gerere to carry out