I. ˈbüsh noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, literally, mouth, from Latin bucca cheek, mouth — more at pock
1. obsolete : an allowance of food and drink for retinue in a royal or noble household
2. : a slit in the edge of a medieval shield for a sword blade or a rounded opening for the shaft of a lance
II. noun
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Etymology: probably alteration (influenced by French boucher to stop up) of bush (bushing)
: bushing