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
- Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary;...
Ancestry of “gestic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gest | A gesture or action; A story or adventure; a... |
| 2 | Middle French | geste | act; action |
| 3 | Old French | geste | act; action; story of heroism or bravery; gesture |
| 4 | Latin | gesta | nominative feminine singular of gestus;... |