geest Meaning, Definition & Usage

Geest noun

Etymology

Cf. LG. geest, geestland, sandy, dry and, OFries. gest, g&amac;st, gestlond, g&amac;stlond, fr. Fries. g&amac;st barren. Cf. Geason.

Definitions

1. Alluvial matter on the surface of land, not of recent origin. R. Jameson.