GESTIC

Etymology

Adjective

gestic (not comparable)

Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.

Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures.

Source: Wiktionary


Ges"tic, a. Etym: [See Gest a deed, Gesture.]

1. Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary. And the gay grandsire, skilled in gestic lore. Goldsmith.

2. Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures; -- said especially with reference to dancing. Carried away by the enthusiasm of the gestic art. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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