Gush
(Gush) v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gushed (gusht); p. pr. & vb. n. Gushing.] [OE. guschen, cf. Icel.
gusa and gjsa, also D. gucsen; perh. akin to AS. geótan to pour, G. giessen, Goth. giutan, E. gut.
Cf. Found to cast.]
1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.
He smote the rock that the waters gushed out.
Ps ixxviii 20.
A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound.
Spenser. 2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative
manner. [Colloq.]
Gush
(Gush), v. t.
1. A sudden and violent issue of a fluid from an inclosed plase; an emission of a liquid in a large quantity,
and with force; the fluid thus emitted; a rapid outpouring of anything; as, a gush of song from a bird.
The gush of springs,
An fall of lofty foundains.
Byron. 2. A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment. [Collog.]
Gusher
(Gush"er) n. One who gushes. [Colloq.]
Gushing
(Gush"ing), a.
1. Rushing forth with violence, as a fluid; flowing copiously; as, gushing waters. "Gushing blood." Milton.
2. Emitting copiously, as tears or words; weakly and unreservedly demonstrative in matters of affection; sentimental.
[Colloq.]
Gushingly
(Gush"ing*ly) adv.
1. In a gushing manner; copiously. Byron.
2. Weakly; sentimentally; effusively. [Colloq.]
Gusset
(Gus"set) n. [F. gousset armpit, fob, gusset, dim. of gousse pod, husk; cf. It. guscio shell, or
W. cwysed gore, gusset.]
1. A small piece of cloth inserted in a garment, for the purpose of strengthening some part or giving it a
tapering enlargement.
Seam and gusset and band.
Hood. 2. Anything resembling a gusset in a garment; as: (a) (Armor) A small piece of chain mail at the openings
of the joints beneath the arms. (b) (Mach.) A kind of bracket, or angular piece of iron, fastened in the
angles of a structure to give strength or stiffness; esp., the part joining the barrel and the fire box of a
locomotive boiler.
3. (Her.) An abatement or mark of dishonor in a coat of arms, resembling a gusset.
Gust
(Gust) n. [Icel. gustr a cool breeze. Cf. Gush.]
1. A sudden squall; a violent blast of wind; a sudden and brief rushing or driving of the wind.
Snow, and hail, stormy gust and flaw.
Milton.
