gustier
|gust-i-er|
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/ˈɡʌstiər/
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/ˈɡʌstiə/
(gusty)
sudden strong wind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gusty' originates from the Old Norse word 'gustr', meaning 'a sudden squall of wind'.
Historical Evolution
'gustr' transformed into the Middle English word 'gust', and eventually became the modern English word 'gusty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sudden squall of wind', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'characterized by strong gusts of wind'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/19 11:49