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English word origin

Etymology of ush

Back-formation from usher.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To usher: to perform the action of an usher: to escort.

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

Back-formation from usher.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

Alternative form of uzhe; Clipping of usual.

noun

Alternative form of uzhe; Clipping of usual.

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

Clipping of usual.

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