early 13c., geste, "narrative of exploits," from Old French geste "action, exploit," from Latin gesta "deeds," neuter plural of gestus, past participle of gerere "to carry, behave, act, perform" (see gest). Sense descended through "idle tale" (late 15c.) to "mocking speech, raillery" (1540s) to "joke" (1550s).
jest (v.)
1520s, "to speak in a trifling manner;" 1550s, "to joke," from Middle English gesten "recite a tale" (late 14c.), from geste (see jest (n.)). Related: Jested; jesting.
例文
1. Don 't say that,even in jest .
そんなこと言わないで、冗談でもだめだよ。
2.It was a jest rather than a reproach.
これは非難というより冗談ですね。/dd>
3.It was said in jest .
それは冗談です。/
4.Would I jest about such a thing?
そんなことを言って遊ぶことができますか?
<dl><dt>5.I said you look terrible in jest ,actually,you look very pretty.