gest

or geste

[ jest ]

noun

1. a story or tale.
2. a deed or exploit.
3. Archaic. a metrical romance or history.

gest

/ dʒɛst /

noun

1. a notable deed or exploit
2. a tale of adventure or romance, esp in verse See also chanson de geste

Word History and Origins

Origin of gest¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French geste action, exploit < Latin gesta exploits, neuter plural past participle of gerere to carry on, perform

Word History and Origins

Origin of gest¹

C14: from Old French, from Latin gesta deeds, from gerere to carry out

Example Sentences

“Everyone is looking at the arrivals at the border, but the root of the problem lies in push factors inside countries of origin that are going to persist,” Justin Gest, a political scientist at George Mason University who studies immigration, told my colleague Miriam Jordan.

From New York Times

“Everyone is looking at the arrivals at the border, but the root of the problem lies in push factors inside countries of origin that are going to persist,” said Justin Gest, a political scientist at George Mason University who studies immigration.

From New York Times

Mr. Gest, the political scientist, said the United States wants to spread the responsibility for absorbing so many migrants, “but it’s not clear that is going to work.”

From New York Times

In an attempt to work through these questions, I recently spoke with Justin Gest, an associate professor at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government.

From Salon

Gest joined up during the Great Recession, knowing he’d eventually go to school on the GI Bill.

From Seattle Times