v. Obs. rare. [Cf. OE. cnyssan to strike, dash, beat; OHG. knusjan, knussan to dash, Ger. knüssen to push, beat, Du. kneuzen to bruise; also Ger. dial. knuschen to crush, to knock or strike with the fist; Icel. knúska to knock, ill-treat.] trans. To crush.
13[?]. K. Alis., 1844 (Bodl. MS.). In justes & fiȝttes nys oþere rente Bot bones knusshed & hard dent.
