Dictionary entry

Cluster

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Clus″ter (klŭs″tẽr), n. [AS. cluster, clyster; cf. LG. kluster (also Sw. & Dan. klase a cluster of grapes, D. klissen to be entangled?.)] 1. A number of things of the same kind growing together; a bunch.

Her deeds were like great clusters of ripe grapes,

Which load the bunches of the fruitful vine.

Spenser.

2. A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands. “Cluster of provinces.” Motley.

3. A number of individuals grouped together or collected in one place; a crowd; a mob.

As bees...

Pour forth their populous youth about the hive

In clusters.

Milton.

We loved him; but, like beasts

And cowardly nobles, gave way unto your clusters,

Who did hoot him out o' the city.

Shak.