In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
gestures
plural of gesture
gestures
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gesture
Source: Wiktionary
Ges"ture, n. Etym: [LL. gestura mode of action, fr. L. gerere, gestum, to bear, behave, perform, act. See Gest a deed.]
1. Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture. [Obs.] Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by many nations. Sir T. Browne.
2. A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion. Humble and reverent gestures. Hooker. Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love. Milton.
Ges"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gestured; p. pr. & vb. n. Gesturing.]
Definition: To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate. It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth. Hooker.
Ges"ture, v. i.
Definition: To make gestures; to gesticulate. The players . . . gestured not undecently withal. Holland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 June 2024
(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.