Third person singular present tense of 'dust'; to clean by removing dust with a cloth or brush.
From Old English 'dust' (noun) used as a verb, meaning to sprinkle with dust or remove dust. The verb form developed naturally from the noun.
In the past, 'dusting' was so universal that the word appears in literature from centuries ago—it's one of humanity's most constant household tasks. Even with modern vacuums, dusting remains unavoidable.
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