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green rushes en · INTJ

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.

Meanings

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

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wikipedia: John Heywood

green rushes en · NOUN

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.

Meanings

  1. (dated, historical, plural, plural-only) Fresh rushes that are spread on the floor of a house to welcome an honored guest.
  2. (form-of, plural) plural of green rush
    form of green rush

wikipedia: John Heywood