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Rushy

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Abounding in rushes.
  2. 2
    Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced
  3. 3
    Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.
Adjective
  1. 1
    abounding in rushes wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English russhy, russhi, resshi, equivalent to rush (“a plant”) + -y.

Etymology 2

From rush (“a hurry”) + -y. Compare Saterland Frisian ruusich (“fast; quick; rushy”).

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