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Gust
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]