W. D. Howell.
Fuss, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fussed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Fussing.] To be
overbusy or unduly anxious about trifles; to make a bustle or ado. Sir
W. Scott.
Fuss"i*ly (?), adv. In a fussy manner. Byron.
Fuss"i*ness, n. The quality of being fussy.
Fuss"y (?), a. [Compar. Fussier (?); superl Fussiest.] Making a fuss;
disposed to make an unnecessary ado about trifles; overnice; fidgety.
Not at all fussy about his personal appearance.
R. G. White.
Fust (fst), n. [OF. fust, F. f˚t, fr. L. fustis stick staff.] (Arch.)
The shaft of a column, or trunk of a pilaster. Gwilt.
Fust, n. [OF. fust cask, F. f˚t cask, taste or smell of the cask,
fustiness, cf. sentir le f˚t to taste of the cask. See 1st Fust.] A
strong, musty smell; mustiness.