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.
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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.
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Gust, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.]
To taste; to have a relish for.
[Obs.]
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