Etymology

chanson de geste

Today it means: A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters. Full definition →

First used 19th c.French chanson de geste
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  1. French · derived fromchanson de geste
  2. English todaychanson de geste

From French chanson de geste.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters.

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