2. A sudden violent burst of passion. Bacon.
Gust
(Gust), n. [L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. &radic46.]
1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto.
An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite.
Jer. Taylor. 2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment.
Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust.
Pope. 3. Intellectual taste; fancy.
A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients.
Dryden. Gust
(Gust), v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.] To taste; to have a
relish for. [Obs.]
Gustable
(Gust"a*ble) a. [See Gust, v.] [Obs.]
1. Capable of being tasted; tastable.
This position informs us of a vulgar error, terming the gall
bitter; whereas there is nothing gustable sweeter.
Harvey. 2. Pleasant to the taste; toothsome; savory.
A gustable thing, seen or smelt, excites the appetite, and affects the glands and parts of the mouth.
Derham. Gustable
(Gust"a*ble), n. Anything that can be tasted. [Obs.]
Gustard
(Gus"tard) n. (Zoöl.) The great bustard.
Gustation
(Gus*ta"tion) n. [L. gustatio: cf. F. gustation.] The act of tasting. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
Gustatory
(Gust"a*to*ry) a. Pertaining to, or subservient to, the sense of taste; as, the gustatory nerve
which supplies the front of the tongue.
Gustful
(Gust"ful) a. Tasteful; well- tasted. [Obs.] Sir K. Digby. — Gust"ful*ness, n. [Obs.] Barrow.
Gustful
(Gust"ful), a. Gusty. [R.]
A gustful April morn.
Tennyson. Gustless
(Gust"less), a. Tasteless; insipid. [R.]
Gusto
(Gus"to) n. [It. or Sp., fr. L. gustus; akin to E. choose. Cf. 2d GUST, GOUR.] Nice or keen
appreciation or enjoyment; relish; taste; fancy. Dryden.
Gustoso
(||Gus*to"so) a. & adv. [It.] (Mus.) Tasteful; in a tasteful, agreeable manner.
Gusty
(Gust"y) a. Subject to, or characterized by, gusts or squalls; windy; stormy; tempestuous.
Upon a raw and gusty day.
Shak.
