English word origin

Etymology of rushy

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

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Abounding in rushes. · Having the characteristics of a rush (the plant); rushlike.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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Inherited-form mentionrusshyenm

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Source etymology 2

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adj

Characterised by rushing; hurried; fast-paced

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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Cognate mentionruusichstq · fast; quick; rushy

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