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<p><b>3.</b> <fld>(Her.)</fld> <def>An abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms, resembling a gusset.</def>

<h1>Gust</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gust</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[Icel. <ets>gustr</ets> a cool breeze. Cf. <er>Gush</er>.]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>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.</def>

<i>Milton.</i>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>A sudden violent burst of passion.</def>

<i>Bacon.</i>

<h1>Gust</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gust</hw>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>gustus</ets>; cf. It. & Sp. <ets>gusto</ets>. &root;46.]</ety>

<p><b>1.</b> <def>The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.</def>

<blockquote>An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much <b>gust</b> and appetite. <i>Jer. Taylor.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.</def>

<blockquote>Destroy all creatures for thy sport or <b>gust.</b> <i>Pope.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>3.</b> <def>Intellectual taste; fancy.</def>

<blockquote>A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.

<i>Dryden.</i>

<h1>Gust</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gust</hw>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <ety>[Cf. L. <ets>gustare</ets>, It. <ets>gustare</ets>, Sp. <ets>gustar</ets>. See <er>GUST</er> a relish.]</ety> <def>To taste; to have a relish for.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<h1>Gustable</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gust"a*ble</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[See <er>Gust</er>, <tt>v.</tt>]</ety> <mark>[Obs.]</mark> <p><b>1.</b> <def>Capable of being tasted; tastable.</def>

<blockquote>This position informs us of a vulgar error, terming the gall bitter; whereas there is nothing <b>gustable</b> sweeter. <i>Harvey.</i></blockquote>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>Pleasant to the taste; toothsome; savory.</def>

<blockquote>A <b>gustable</b> thing, seen or smelt, excites the appetite, and affects the glands and parts of the mouth. <i>Derham.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Gustable</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gust"a*ble</hw>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>Anything that can be tasted.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<h1>Gustard</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gus"tard</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Zo\'94l.)</fld> <def>The great bustard.</def>

<h1>Gustation</h1> <Xpage=659>

<hw>Gus*ta"tion</hw> <tt>(?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[L. <ets>gustatio</ets>: cf. F. <ets>gustation</ets>.]</ety> <def>The act of tasting.</def> <mark>[R.]</mark>