Ges"ture (?), n. [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.
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Ges"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gestured (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gesturing.]
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.
It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth.
Hooker.
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Ges"ture, v. i.
To make gestures; to gesticulate.
The players . . . gestured not undecently withal.
Holland.
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