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Entry 6 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Gust

/(gŭst)/ · IPA /ɡʌst/
01 n. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind.
  1. 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. 2.
    A sudden violent burst of passion.
02 n. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
  1. 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. 2.
    Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
    “Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.Pope.
  3. 3.
    Intellectual taste; fancy.
    “A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.” Dryden.
03 v. t. To taste; to have a relish for.
  1. 1.
    To taste; to have a relish for.[Obs.]