v. Obs. [ME. to-ruschen, f. TO-2 + ruschen, RUSH v.2] trans. To dash in pieces; to disperse with force; to rout.
1387. Trevisa, Higden (Rolls), IV. 399. Al þis was by Goddis ordinaunce so sodeynliche destroyed, so to russhed and to broke.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 1428. The Romaynes … arrayez þame better, And al to-ruscheez oure mene withe theire ryste horsez.
1470–85. Malory, Arthur, V. x. 176. He … al to russhed and brake the precious stones.
