dust

dust
dust [dust]
n.
[ME < OE, akin to MLowG: for IE base see DUN1]
1. powdery earth or other matter in bits fine enough to be easily suspended in air
2. a cloud of such matter
3. confusion; turmoil
4.
a) earth, esp. as the place of burial
b) mortal remains disintegrated or thought of as disintegrating to earth or dust
5. a humble or abject condition
6. anything worthless
7. Brit. ashes, rubbish, etc.
8. pollen
☆ 9. GOLD DUST
10. Archaic a particle
vt.
1. to sprinkle with dust or a fine powdery substance [to dust crops with an insecticide]
2. to sprinkle (powder, etc.) on something
3. to rid of dust, as by brushing, shaking, or wiping: often with off
4. Archaic to make dusty
vi.
1. to remove dust, esp. from furniture, floors, etc.
2. to bathe in dust: said of a bird
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bite the dust
Informal to die, esp. in battle
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dust off
Informal to prepare to use
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lick the dust
to be servile; grovel: cf. Mic. 7:17
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make the dust fly
1. to act energetically
2. to move swiftly
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shake the dust off one's feet
to leave with disdain or contempt: cf. Matt. 10:14
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throw dust in someone's eyes
to mislead or deceive someone

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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