Gést'ure1, n.
(jĕst'yur, 53), n. [L. Lat. gestura, from Lat. gerere, gestum, to bear, behave, perform, act; Lat. gestus, Fr. geste. See GESTIC.] 1. Bearing, position, or movement of the body or limbs; posture. [Obs.] Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by many nations. Browne. 2. A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce an argument or opinion. Humble and reverent gestures in our approaches to God. Hooker. Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love. Milton.