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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gest, v.1 Also: geste, geist. [ME. geeste, geest (c 1340), f. Gest n.1] a. intr. To play or sing as a minstrel. b. To jest or mock. —a. a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 507.
Tak thé a fidill or a floyt and gesteb. 1562-3 Winȝet I. 73/8.
Ȝe shaw ȝour arrogance only … to be lachin and gestit at 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 55.
Ane grit multitude, quhairof some, … ar assemblit to gest and mocke 1591-2 Rob Stene 15.
Be thé all rakles rammis Sall haif example so to geist
