Where does “gest” come from?
gest (English) comes from Middle French geste, from Old French geste, from Latin gesta — nominative feminine singular of gestus;...
gest (English): A gesture or action; A story or adventure; a...
Definitions
- A gesture or action; A story or adventure; a...
Ancestry of “gest”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle French | geste | act; action |
| 2 | Old French | geste | act; action; story of heroism or bravery; gesture |
| 3 | Latin | gesta | nominative feminine singular of gestus;... |
Words derived from “gest”