1. a tale of adventures or exploits, especially a medieval narrative poem about a hero or knight
Usage: archaic; literary
2. a notable deed or exploit; a brave or daring act
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The knight's geste was celebrated in verse throughout the kingdom.
• Medieval poets composed elaborate gestes about legendary heroes.
• His geste of rescuing the village from the dragon became a local legend.
• The old manuscript contained a geste of Roland's battles.
• Scholars studied the geste as an example of medieval literature.