Gust Definition
gŭst
gusted, gusting, gusts
noun
gusts
A sudden, strong rush of air or wind.
Webster's New World
A sudden burst of rain, smoke, fire, sound, etc.
Webster's New World
An outburst of laughter, rage, etc.
Webster's New World
Relish; gusto.
American Heritage
Taste; relish; flavor; savor.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
verb
To blow in gusts.
Webster's New World
To taste or relish.
Webster's New World
Origin of Gust
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From Latin gustus ‘taste’. For the verb, compare Latin gustare, Italian gustare, Spanish gustar.
From Wiktionary
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Middle English guste taste from Latin gustus gusto
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Probably from Old Norse gustr gheu- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Apparently from Old Norse gustr, though not recorded before Shakespeare.
From Wiktionary
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