"chanson de geste" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌʃɒ̃sɒ̃ də ˈʒɛst/, /ʃɑnˌsɑn də ˈʒɛst/ Forms: chansons de geste [plural]
Etymology: From French chanson de geste. Etymology templates: {{der|en|fr|chanson de geste}} French chanson de geste Head templates: {{en-noun|chansons de geste|head=chanson de geste}} chanson de geste (plural chansons de geste)
  1. A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters.
    Sense id: en-chanson_de_geste-en-noun-XR1KmPto Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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