Where does “gestic” come from?

gestic (English) comes from English gest, from Middle French geste, from Old French geste, from Latin gesta — nominative feminine singular of gestus;...

gestic (English): Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary;...

Definitions

  1. Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary;...

Ancestry of “gestic”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgestA gesture or action; A story or adventure; a...
2Middle Frenchgesteact; action
3Old Frenchgesteact; action; story of heroism or bravery; gesture
4Latingestanominative feminine singular of gestus;...
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