GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Gust , n. [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.]
    A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind.
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   Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.
   Milton.
   
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   A sudden violent burst of passion.
   Bacon.
   
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   Gust, n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. √46.]
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   The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
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   An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.
   Jer. Taylor.
   
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   Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
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   Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.
   Pope.
   
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   Intellectual taste; fancy.
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   A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.
   Dryden.
   
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   Gust, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.] To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
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