French, literally, song of heroic deeds
1833, in the meaning defined above
chanson
chanson de geste
chansonnette
“Chanson de geste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chanson%20de%20geste. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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