rushen

adjective

rush·​en

ˈrəshən,

ˈru̇sh-

chiefly dialectal

: made of rushes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English russchen, from Old English riscen, from risc, resc, rysc rush + -en

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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