English Explanatory Dictionary

chanson de geste

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of epic medieval French poem, having a characteristic verse form and typically featuring historical characters.

Pronunciation

/ˌʃɒ̃sɒ̃ də ˈʒɛst/ /ʃɑnˌsɑn də ˈʒɛst/

Word forms

chanson de geste chansons de geste

Etymology

From French chanson de geste.

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