geste

noun

\ˈjest

\

variants: or less commonly gest

Definition of geste

1 archaic : deportment

2 archaic : gesture

Examples of geste in a Sentence

historical fiction in which the hero faces every adversity with honorable geste

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A: While opening his home was a beau geste on your friend's part, closing the door to his boss guest is easier said than done. — Michelle Nicolosi, OregonLive.com, "Workplace: What would you do if your boss asked to stay at your house? (Advice column)," 3 Aug. 2017

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The first known use of geste was in the 14th century

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