(n.) A single particle of earth or other matter.
(n.) Coined money; cash.
(n.) Figuratively, a low or mean condition.
(n.) Figuratively, a worthless thing.
(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.
(n.) Gold dust
(n.) The earth, as the resting place of the dead.
(n.) The earthy remains of bodies once alive; the remains of the human body.
(v. t.) To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.
(v. t.) To reduce to a fine powder; to levigate.
(v. t.) To sprinkle with dust.