n. A Middle English form of guest.n. That which is done; an act, deed, or achievement.n. A tale of achievement or adventure; a story; a romance.To tell stories or romances.n. Bearing; carriage of one's person; deportment.n. Gesture.n. A stage, rest, or stop in traveling: same as gist.n. A list of the several stages of a journey; an itinerary; specifically, a roll or journal of the several days and stages prearranged for a royal progress in England. Many such gests are extant in the heralds' office.A simplified spelling of guest.