Gust
Gust (gust) , noun
[Icelandic gustr a cool breeze. Compare Gush.]
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.
2.
A sudden violent burst of passion. — Bacon
Gust , noun
[Latin gustus; compare Italian & Sp. gusto. r46.]
1.
The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.
2.
Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.
3.
Intellectual taste; fancy.
A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.
Gust , transitive verb
[Compare Latin gustare, Italian gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.]
To taste; to have a relish for. [Obsolete]