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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Gest, Geste, n.4 [Var. of Gast(e n.1 perh. repr. OE. gǽst.] The spirit. — a1400 Legends of the Saints viii. 99.
One that wyise he ȝald the geste [: haste] To God a1400 Ib. xxvi. 565.
He ȝald the gest [: hast] a1400 Ib. xxvii. 625.
Thru teching of the haly geste [: haste]
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