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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Lusty \Lust"y\, a. [Compar. {Lustier}; superl. {Lustiest}.]
[From {Lust}. See {Lust}, and cf. {Luscious}.]
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1. Exhibiting lust or vigor; stout; strong; vigorous; robust;
healthful; able of body.
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Neither would their old men, so many as were yet
vigorous and lusty, be left at home. --Milton.
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2. Beautiful; handsome; pleasant. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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3. Of large size; big. [Obs.] "Three lusty vessels."
--Evelyn. Hence, sometimes, pregnant. [Obs. or Prov.]
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4. Lustful; lascivious. [Obs.] --Milton.
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