a. [ Compar. Lustier superl. Lustiest. ] [ From Lust. See Lust, and cf. Luscious. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Exhibiting lust or vigor; stout; strong; vigorous; robust; healthful; able of body. [ 1913 Webster ]

Neither would their old men, so many as were yet vigorous and lusty, be left at home. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Beautiful; handsome; pleasant. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Of large size; big. [ Obs. ] “Three lusty vessels.” Evelyn. Hence, sometimes, pregnant. [ Obs. or Prov. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Lustful; lascivious. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]