rushy

Historical Examples of rushy

• "The bog-bane to the rushy curragh, say I, Nancy," said Pete.

  The Manxman

  Hall Caine

• Just one glance, Rushy, but he sees it's your windows, and you're in for it.

  A Widow's Tale and Other Stories

  Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

• The nests of the Little Grebe may be found floating in every rushy pool.

  Wild Spain (Espaa agreste)

  Abel Chapman

• They have often been seen on their backs on the roads of rushy Dedah, and many a fat steer have they left with me.

  The High Deeds of Finn and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland

  T. W. Rolleston

• This arises from the turfy roots of the rushy tribe of plants, which, though killed by the draining, still occupy the ground.

  Lachesis Lapponica

  Carl von Linn