dust
noun
earth or other matter in fine, dry particles.
well-dusted
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a word derived from
dust.
Example Sentences
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It will decorate many spindly-legged and well-dusted coffee tables, I suspect.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2018
From the brocaded walls, well-dusted gilt cherubs look coldly at the visitors who have come to Castel Gandolfo to see the Pope.
From Time Magazine Archive
There were well-dusted books on the tables, and Francesca wanted to sit down immediately to The Charming Cora, reprinted from The Girl's Own Paper.
From Penelope's Irish Experiences by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
"But of course I like to make a little; this Federal Tariff has rose the price of living considerable," she said, softening somewhat as we now sat down on the formidable and well-dusted seats.
From Some Everyday Folk and Dawn by Miles Franklin
Jack confidentially inquired, taking his hat off, and accepting a well-dusted chair.
From Six to Sixteen A Story for Girls by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing
