I. ˈgəst noun
Etymology: Middle English guste, from Latin gustus; akin to Latin gustare to taste — more at choose
Date: 15th century
1. obsolete
a. : the sensation of taste
b. : inclination , liking
2. : keen delight
II. noun
Etymology: probably from Old Norse gustr; akin to Old High German gussa flood, and perhaps to Old English gēotan to pour — more at found
Date: 1588
1. : a sudden brief rush of wind
2. : a sudden outburst : surge
a gust of emotion
• gust·i·ly ˈgəs-tə-lē adverb
• gust·i·ness -tē-nəs noun
• gusty -tē adjective
III. intransitive verb
Date: 1813
: to blow in gusts
winds gust ing up to 40 mph