Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Jest (-'s)
jest (-'s), n. [OFr geste, action, exploit, romance.] (webplay: earnest, play, truth).
Joke; diversion; merry-making.
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jest (-'s), n. [OFr geste, action, exploit, romance.] (webplay: earnest, play, truth).
Joke; diversion; merry-making.
Return to page 3 of the letter “j”.