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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gest, n.5 [e.m.E. gest (1509), OF. geste, L. gestus.] Bearing, gesture. — 1456 Hay II. 89/15.
Men may sone … knawe quhether he be wyse or unwise, be the feris, takenis, and gestis of his persone
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"Gest n.5". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/gest_n_5>
