Pronunciation : Gust
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gust
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. sq. root46.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gust
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.]
Definition : Defn: To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913