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Webster 1913 Edition

Onrush

On′rushˊ

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Noun.
A rushing onward.

Definition 2024

onrush

onrush

English

Noun

onrush ‎(plural onrushes)

  1. A forceful rush or flow forward.
  2. An aggressive assault.

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Verb

onrush ‎(third-person singular simple present onrushes, present participle onrushing, simple past and past participle onrushed)

  1. To rush or flow forward forcefully.
  2. To assault aggressively.

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Etymology

From on- +‎ rush. Compare Middle English onresen ‎(“to rush upon; attack”), from Old English onrǣsan ‎(“to rush, rush on”); Old English onrǣs ‎(“an onrush, assault, attack”).

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