To dyst one's jacket, to give one a flogging. [Slang.]

Dust"brush` (?), n. A brush of feathers, bristles, or hair, for removing dust from furniture.

Dust"er (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, dusts; a utensil that frees from dust. Specifically: (a) (Paper Making) A revolving wire-cloth cylinder which removes the dust from rags, etc. (b) (Milling) A blowing machine for separating the flour from the bran.

2. A light over-garment, worn in traveling to protect the clothing from dust. [U.S.]

Dust"i*ness (?), n. The state of being dusty.

Dust"less, a. Without dust; as a dustless path.

Dust"man (-mn), p.; pl. Dustmen (-mn). One whose employment is to remove dirt and refuse. Gay.

Dust"pan` (-pn`), n. A shovel-like utensil for conveying away dust brushed from the floor.

Dust"-point` (?), n. An old rural game.

With any boy at dust-point they shall play.

Peacham (1620).

Dust"y (-), a. [Compar. Dustier (-*r); superl. Dustiest (-*st).] [AS. dystig. See Dust.] 1. Filled, covered, or sprinkled with dust; clouded with dust; as, a dusty table; also, reducing to dust.

And all our yesterdays have lighted fools

The way to dusty death.

Shak.

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