Romance in verse is a literary genre that combines elements of both romance and poetry. The two crossword solutions for this term are GEST, which is a four-letter word meaning a story or tale, and GESTE, which is a five-letter word meaning a heroic deed or exploit. Both words are derived from the Latin gesta, which means 'DEEDS' or 'EXPLOITS'. This genre of literature was popular during the Middle Ages and often featured stories of chivalry and courtly love.