Definition of fusty

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fus·ty    (fst) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
fus·ti·er , fus·ti·est

1. Smelling of mildew or decay; musty.
2. Old-fashioned; antique.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French fust, piece of wood, wine cask, from Latin fstis, stick, club

OTHER FORMS:
fusti·ly (Adverb), fusti·ness (Noun)

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