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† Friar Rush
The proper name (Ger. Rausch) of the hero of a popular story, which tells of the adventures of a demon disguised as a friar. Hence used as the name of a Christmas game.
1603Declar. Popish Impost. 33 Fitting complements for..coale vnder candlesticke: Frier Rush: and wo-penny hoe.
¶ Confused by Scott (? after Milton L'Allegro 104) with Ignis fatuus.
1808Scott Marm. iv. i, Better we had..Been lanthorn-led by Friar Rush. |