geste

/dʒɛst/
noun
  1. A notable or heroic deed or adventure.
    • Legends often celebrate the gestes of ancient warriors and kings.
    • Her geste of climbing the mountain alone inspired many young explorers.
    • The knight's greatest geste was slaying the dragon to save the village.
  2. A story or poem about heroic deeds, especially from medieval times.
    • The minstrel recited a famous geste about King Arthur and his knights.
    • Students studied a medieval geste that described the adventures of Roland.
    • This old geste tells of a hero who crossed the sea to find a magical sword.
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