n. The act of making narrow; a straitening or contacting. Wiseman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. degustatio: cf. F. dégustation. ] (Physiol.) Tasting; the appreciation of sapid qualities by the taste organs. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. gustatio: cf. F. gustation. ] The act of tasting. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of tasting beforehand; foretaste. [ R. ] Dr. Walker (1678). [ 1913 Webster ]