First Known Use: 15th century
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adust
adjective \ə-ˈdəst\
Definition of ADUST
2
archaic : of a sunburned appearance
3
archaic : of a gloomy appearance or disposition
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Origin of ADUST
Middle English, from Latin adustus, past participle of adurere to set fire to, from ad- + urere to burn — more at ember
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