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In some senses, gestic is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
gestic
/ˈd͡ʒɛstɪk/
adj 2
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2GESTIC + NOUN
art, e, fri, lore
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in
Definitions
adj
1
Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.
Dames of ancient days / Have led their children through the mirthful maze, / And the gay grandſire, ſkill'd in gestic lore, / Has friſk'd beneath the burthen of threeſcore.
2
Relating to the movement of the body, or consisting of gestures.
Carried away by the enthusiasm of the gestic art [i.e. dancing].
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Dames of ancient days / Have led their children through the mirthful maze, / And the gay grandſire, ſkill'd in gestic lore, / Has friſk'd beneath the burthen of threeſcore.
Wiktionary02
Carried away by the enthusiasm of the gestic art [i.e. dancing].
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