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Webster 1913 Edition


Rusher

Rush′er

,
Noun.
One who rushes.
Whitlock.

Rush′er

,
Noun.
One who strewed rushes on the floor at dances.
[Obs.]
B. Jonson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Rusher

RUSH'ER

, n.
1.
One who rushes forward.
2.
One who formerly strewed rushes on the floor at dances.

Definition 2024


rusher

rusher

English

Noun

rusher (plural rushers)

  1. A person who rushes.
  2. (American football) The fast defensive position whose objective is to sack the offensive team's quarterback.
  3. (obsolete) One who strews rushes.
    I am rusher of the stable Ben Jonson.