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gestures

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1ges·ture 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1gesture
Pronunciation:
\ˈjes-chər, ˈjesh-\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin gestura mode of action, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere
Date:
15th century
1archaic : carriage, bearing2: a movement usually of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude3: the use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression4: something said or done by way of formality or courtesy, as a symbol or token, or for its effect on the attitudes of others <a political gesture to draw popular support — V. L. Parrington>


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