Gust (gŭst), n. [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.] 1. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind.
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Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw. Milton.
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2. A sudden violent burst of passion. Bacon.
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Gust, v. t. [Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish.] To taste; to have a relish for. [Obs.]
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