(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:52:55

Ges*tic`u*la"tion (?), n. [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 1913.

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