GUSTS

Noun

gusts

plural of gust

Verb

gusts

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gust

Source: Wiktionary


GUST

Gust, n. Etym: [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.]

1. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind. Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw. Milton.

2. A sudden violent burst of passion. Bacon.

Gust, n. Etym: [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. sq. root46.]

1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto. An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite. Jer. Taylor.

2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment. Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust. Pope.

3. Intellectual taste; fancy. A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients. Dryden.

Gust, v. t. Etym: [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.]

Definition: To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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