Etymograph

English

rushy

Rushy comes from Middle English russhy.

  1. Middle Englishc. 1150–1500russhy
  2. Englishtodayrushy

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Middle Englishc. 1150–1500russhy
  2. Englishtodayrushy

Formed from rush ‘a plant’ + -y

Middle English ruschen ‘to rush, startle’

English rush

Every English word from Middle English russhy

Today it means

adj Abounding in rushes.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Middle English russhy / rushy

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