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gust

1  [guhst]
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–noun
1. a sudden, strong blast of wind.
2. a sudden rush or burst of water, fire, smoke, sound, etc.
3. an outburst of passionate feeling.
–verb (used without object)
4. to blow or rush in gusts.
Origin:
1580–90; < ON gustr a gust, akin to gjōsa, gusa to gust

Related forms:
gustless, adjective

Synonyms:
1. See wind 1 .

gust

2  [guhst]
–noun
1. Archaic. flavor or taste.
2. Obsolete. enjoyment or gratification.
–verb (used with object)
3. Scot. to taste; savor.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < L gustus a tasting (of food), eating a little, akin to gustāre to taste

Related forms:
gust⋅a⋅ble, adjective, noun
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gust 1   (gŭst)   
n.  

  1. A strong, abrupt rush of wind.

  2. A sudden burst, as of rain or smoke.

  3. An outburst of emotion.

intr.v.   gust·ed, gust·ing, gusts
To blow in gusts.

[Probably from Old Norse gustr; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.]
gust 2   (gŭst)   
n.  

  1. Archaic Relish; gusto.

  2. Obsolete

    1. The sense of taste.

    2. Personal taste or inclination; liking.


[Middle English guste, taste, from Latin gustus; see gusto.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

gust 
1588, possibly a dial. survival from O.N. gustr "a cold blast of wind," or O.H.G. gussa "flood," both from P.Gmc. *gustiz, from PIE *gheus-, from root *gheu- "to pour." Probably originally in Eng. as a nautical term.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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gust

in meteorology, a sudden increase in wind speed above the average wind speed. It is briefer than a squall and usually lasts 20 seconds or less. Air turbulence around an obstacle causes gusts; they occur frequently over buildings and irregular ground and are less frequent over water. The term gust also denotes a sudden change in wind speed relative to a flying aircraft.

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