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bush ((v.))

• 1 v. Rare cause to become or become fatigued or worn out.

  See also: bushed ((1)) (def. 3)  

  • 1912  No man in the camp, not even the chief himself, could "bush" him in a day's work.

• 2 v. mark winter roads over ice by placing bushes or small trees along the route.

  See also: brush ((v.)) (def. 3)  

  • 1917  The harbour ice grew harder and thicker, until the Four Winds people began their usual travelling over it. The safe ways were "bushed" by a benevolent government...

• 3 v. Obs. sell (whisky) illegally to Indians by arranging a rendezvous in the bush.

  See also: bush-ranger (def. 3)  bush-whisky  

  • 1859  Bushing whiskey is the way in which Indians are supplied. The Indians go to the spot by appointment from the vile wretches engaged in the nefarious trade.