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(1):

(n.) The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body.

(2):

(v. t.) To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.

(3):

(n.) Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled too minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust.

(4):

(n.) A single particle of earth or other matter.

(5):

(n.) The earth, as the resting place of the dead.

(6):

(n.) Figuratively, a worthless thing.

(7):

(n.) Figuratively, a low or mean condition.

(8):

(n.) Gold dust

(9):

(n.) Coined money; cash.

(10):

(v. t.) To reduce to a fine powder; to levigate.

(11):

(v. t.) To sprinkle with dust.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Dust'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/dust.html. 1828.
 
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