geste
/dʒɛst/
noun
- 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.
- 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.