chanson de geste
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/ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst/
noun
,
plural
chansons de geste
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/ʃɑ̃ sɔ̃ də ˈʒɛst/
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1.
(in medieval French literature) an epic poem written in assonant verse or rhyme about historical or legendary events or figures.
Origin
1865-70;
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French:
literally, song of deeds; see
chanson
,
gest
British Dictionary definitions for
chanson de geste
chanson de geste
/
ʃɑ̃sɔ̃ də ʒɛst
/
noun
1.
one of a genre of Old French epic poems celebrating heroic deeds, the most famous of which is the
Chanson de Roland
Word Origin
literally: song of exploits