† Friar Rush
The proper name (Ger. Rausch) of the hero of a popular story, which tells of the adventures of a demon disguised as a friar. Hence used as the name of a Christmas game.
| 1603 Declar. Popish Impost. 33 Fitting complements for..coale vnder candlesticke: Frier Rush: and wo-penny hoe. |
¶ Confused by Scott (? after Milton L'Allegro 104) with Ignis fatuus.
| 1808 Scott Marm. iv. i, Better we had..Been lanthorn-led by Friar Rush. |