'Geest' definitions:

Definition of 'Geest'

From: GCIDE
  • Geest \Geest\, n. [Cf. LG. geest, geestland, sandy, dry and, OFries. g[=e]st, g[=a]st, g[=e]stlond, g[=a]stlond, fr. Fries. g[=a]st barren. Cf. Geason.] Alluvial matter on the surface of land, not of recent origin. --R. Jameson. [1913 Webster]