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   Gush , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gushed ; 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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   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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   To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner. [Colloq.]
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   Gush, v. t.
   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.
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   The gush of springs,
   An fall of lofty foundains.
   Byron.
   
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   A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment. [Collog.]
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