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GUSH, v.i.
GUSH, v.t. To emit in copious effusion.
GUSH, n. A sudden and violent issue of a fluid from an inclosed place; an emission of liquor in a large quantity and with force; the fluid thus emitted.
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. To make a sentimental or untimely
exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly,
demonstrative manner.
[Colloq.] 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, A sentimental exhibition of affection or
enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment.
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