Where does “gusher” come from?
gusher (English) comes from English gush, from Middle English guschen, from Middle Dutch guysen — to flow out with a gurgling sound, gush.
gusher (English): One who gushes; An oil well that has a natural...
Definitions
- One who gushes; An oil well that has a natural...
Ancestry of “gusher”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gush | A sudden rapid outflow; To flow forth suddenly,... |
| 2 | Middle English | guschen | — |
| 3 | Middle Dutch | guysen | to flow out with a gurgling sound, gush |