gust Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a strong current of air
    blow; blast.
    • the tree was bent almost double by the gust

WordNet

Gust noun
Etymology
Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.
Definitions
  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.
Gust noun
Etymology
L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto.
Definitions
  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.
Gust transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.
Definitions
  1. To taste; to have a relish for. Obs.

Webster 1913