gust

v. t. [ Cf. L. gustare, It. gustare, Sp. gustar. See GUST a relish. ] To taste; to have a relish for. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. gustus; cf. It. & Sp. gusto. √46. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The sense or pleasure of tasting; relish; gusto. [ 1913 Webster ]

An ox will relish the tender flesh of kids with as much gust and appetite. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Gratification of any kind, particularly that which is exquisitely relished; enjoyment. [ 1913 Webster ]

Destroy all creatures for thy sport or gust. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Intellectual taste; fancy. [ 1913 Webster ]

A choice of it may be made according to the gust and manner of the ancients. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Anything that can be tasted. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ See Gust, v. ] [ Obs. ] 1. Capable of being tasted; tastable. [ 1913 Webster ]

This position informs us of a vulgar error, terming the gall
bitter; whereas there is nothing gustable sweeter. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Pleasant to the taste; toothsome; savory. [ 1913 Webster ]

A gustable thing, seen or smelt, excites the appetite, and affects the glands and parts of the mouth. Derham. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) The great bustard. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. gustatio: cf. F. gustation. ] The act of tasting. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. of or pertaining to taste.
Syn. -- gustatory. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. Pertaining to, or subservient to, the sense of taste; as, the gustatory nerve which supplies the front of the tongue. [ 1913 Webster ]