First Known Use: 15th century
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1gust
noun \ˈgəst\
Definition of GUST
1
2
: keen delight
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Origin of GUST
Middle English guste, from Latin gustus; akin to Latin gustare to taste — more at choose
2gust
noun
Definition of GUST
1
: a sudden brief rush of wind
2
: a sudden outburst : surge <a gust of emotion>
— gust·i·ly \ˈgəs-tə-lē\ adverb
— gust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
— gusty \-tē\ adjective
Origin of GUST
probably from Old Norse gustr; akin to Old High German gussa flood, and perhaps to Old English gēotan to pour — more at found
First Known Use: 1588
3gust
verb
of wind : to blow strongly for a short time : to blow in gusts
Full Definition of GUST
intransitive verb
: to blow in gusts <winds gusting up to 40 mph>
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First Known Use of GUST
1813
GUSTY Defined for Kids
gust
noun \ˈgəst\
Definition of GUST for Kids
1
: a sudden brief rush of wind
2
: a sudden outburst <a gust of laughter>
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