1. Plural of gest; notable deeds, exploits, or adventures, especially of a heroic or legendary character.
Usage: archaic or literary; often used in historical or medieval contexts
2. Plural of gest; a narrative poem or tale recounting heroic deeds.
Usage: archaic or literary; historical usage

Examples

• The knight's gests were celebrated throughout the kingdom.
• Medieval poets composed gests about the adventures of legendary heroes.
• The gests of King Arthur have inspired countless retellings.
• Bards would recite the gests of ancient warriors at feasts.
• The manuscript contained gests of noble deeds from centuries past.