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4 definitions found 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 1.6 [wn]: gust n : a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust" [syn: {blast}, {blow}]
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