English
flusher
Flusher comes from Middle English flusshere.
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500flusshere
- Englishearliest quotation 1996flusher
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Middle Englishc. 1150–1500flusshere
- Englishearliest quotation 1996flusher
Earliest quotation: 1996, Larry J. Sabato, Glenn R. Simpson: “Each flusher is typically paid $20 to $50. Fleets…”
first attested First attested in the late 13th c. (as stated in the etymology)
The story
First attested in the late 13th c.
Every English word from Middle English flusshere
Today it means
noun Synonym of flusherman.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Middle English flusshere / flusher