green rushes

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English

Etymology

Of the first and second senses, first appears in print c. 1546 in the writings of John Heywood. Second sense derives from the first.

Noun

green rushes pl (plural only)

  1. (dated, historical) Fresh rushes that are spread on the floor of a house to welcome an honored guest.

Interjection

green rushes!

  1. (dated, obsolete) An exclamation of surprise or welcoming of a guest.

Noun

green rushes

  1. plural of green rush