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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gesture, Gestuir, n. [ME. gestur (c 1410), med. L. gestura.] Gesture, bearing. — 1562-3 Winȝet I. 91 marg.
To teche the peple gestuiris, quhow thai suld behaif thame a1585 Maitl. Q. xlviii. 90.
Maist douce & debonair In vesture & gesture 1585 James VI Ess. 67.
With … gesture maist digest
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