Hypertext Webster Gateway: "gust"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Gust \Gust\, n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. [root]46.]
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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Gust \Gust\, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See
{GUST} a relish.]
To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Gust \Gust\, n. [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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
gust
n : a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by
the gust" [syn: {blast}, {blow}]
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