Defn: A gutter or channel for water, hewn out of the bottom of a working drift. Page.
GURTS
Gurts, n. pl. Etym: [Cf. Grout.]
Defn: Groatts. [Obs.]
GUSH
Gush, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Gushed; p. pr. & vb. n. Gushing.] Etym:
[OE. guschen, cf. Icel. gusa and gjsa, also D. gucsen; perh. akin to
AS. geótan to pour, G. giessen, Goth. giutan, E. gut. Cf. Found to
cast.]
1. To issue with violence and rapidity, as a fluid; to rush forth as a fluid from confinement; to flow copiously. He smote the rock that the waters gushed out. Ps ixxviii 20. A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound. Spenser.
2. To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner. [Colloq.]
GUSH
Gush, v. t.
1. A sudden and violent issue of a fluid from an inclosed plase; an emission of a liquid in a large quantity, and with force; the fluid thus emitted; a rapid outpouring of anything; as, a gush of song from a bird. The gush of springs, An fall of lofty foundains. Byron.
2. A sentimental exhibition of affection or enthusiasm, etc.; effusive display of sentiment. [Collog.]
GUSHER
Gush"er, n.