CLUSTER

cluster. Cluster, n. a bunch, heap, herd, body, collection

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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. 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. 2. A number of similar things collected together or lying contiguous; a group; as, a cluster of islands. “Cluster of provinces.” Motley.
3. 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.