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Webster 1913 Edition


Gesticulation

Ges-ticˊu-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
gesticulatio
: cf. F.
gesticulation
.]
1.
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.
2.
A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
Macaulay.
3.
Antic tricks or motions.
B. Jonson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gesticulation

GESTICULA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. gesticulatio.]
1.
The act of making gestures, to express passion or enforce sentiments.
2.
Gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
3.
Antic tricks or motions.