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   Gush (gŭsh), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gushed (gŭsht); 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.]
   
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   1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously.
   
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   He smote the rock that the waters gushed out. Ps ixxviii 20.
   
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   A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound. Spenser.
   
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   2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner. [Colloq.]
   
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   Gushing, a.
   1. Rushing forth with violence, as a fluid; flowing copiously; as, “gushing waters”. “Gushing blood.”  Milton.
   
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   2. Emitting copiously, as tears or words; weakly and unreservedly demonstrative in matters of affection; sentimental. [Colloq.]
   
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