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Gust \Gust\, n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. [root]46.]
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1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
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An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as
much gust and appetite. --Jer. Taylor.
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2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is
exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
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Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust. --Pope.
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3. Intellectual taste; fancy.
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A choice of it may be made according to the gust and
manner of the ancients. --Dryden.
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Gust \Gust\ (g[u^]st), 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.
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Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw. --Milton.
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2. A sudden violent burst of passion. --Bacon.
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Gust \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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