"Dust" Definition

Definitions for the word "Dust" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
1 finely powdered earth or other material etc. (pollen dust). 2 dead person''s remains. 3 confusion, turmoil. v. 1 wipe the dust from (furniture etc.). 2 a sprinkle with powder, sugar, etc. B sprinkle (sugar, powder, etc.). dust down 1 dust the clothes of. 2 colloq. Reprimand. 3 = dust off. Dust off 1 remove the dust from. 2 use again after a long period. When the dust settles when things quieten down. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. slang
money; “down with the DUST,” put down the money.—_Ancient._ Dean Swift once took for his text, “He who giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord.” His sermon was short. “Now, my brethren,” said he, “if you are satisfied with the security, down with the DUST.”
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
3. slang
a disturbance, or noise, “to raise a DUST,” to make a row.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
4. slang
to beat; “DUST one’s jacket,” _i.e._, give him a beating.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864

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