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rash1 definition

rash (ras̸h)

adjective

  1. too hasty or incautious in acting or speaking; reckless
  2. characterized by too great haste or recklessness a rash act
  3. Obsolete bringing quick results

Etymology: ME rasch, prob. < OE *ræsc, akin to ON röskr, Ger rasch

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rash2 definition

rash (ras̸h)

noun

  1. an eruption of spots on the skin, usually temporary
  2. a sudden appearance of a large or excessive number of instances a rash of complaints

Etymology: MFr rasche < VL *rasica, a scraping: see rascal

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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