different between geotic vs gestic

geotic

English

Etymology

From geo- +? -ic. The OED claims that it was likely a mistaken form of goetic that gained some currency due to its presence in Samuel Johnson's 1755 dictionary.

Adjective

geotic (not comparable)

  1. (rare, especially in mysticism or religion) Part of or related to the earth; geological or terrestrial.

Anagrams

  • goetic

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gestic

English

Etymology

From gest +? -ic. See gest (a deed), gesture.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?d??st?k/

Adjective

gestic (not comparable)

  1. Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.
    • 1764, Oliver Goldsmith, The Traveller
      And the gay grandsire, skilled in gestic lore.
  2. Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures.

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