Where does “jesteth” come from?
jesteth (English) comes from English jest, from Middle English geste, from Middle French geste, from Old French geste, from Latin gesta — nominative feminine singular of gestus;...
jesteth (English): Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Definitions
- Third-person singular simple present indicative...
Ancestry of “jesteth”, step by step
jesteth traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English jest
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | jest | An act performed for amusement; a joke; Someone... |
| 2 | Middle English | geste | A epic work of poetry or music; A written story... |
| 3 | Middle French | geste | act; action |
| 4 | Old French | geste | act; action; story of heroism or bravery; gesture |
| 5 | Latin | gesta | nominative feminine singular of gestus;... |
via English eth
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | eth | A letter introduced into Old English to... |