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geest
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geest, n. [Cf. LG. geest, geestland, sandy, dry and, OFries. g, g, glond, glond, fr. Fries. g barren. Cf. Geason.].
Alluvial matter on the surface of land, not of recent origin. R. Jameson. [1913 Webster]
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