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Rushworth
RUSH-wərth (/ˈrʌʃwɜːθ/)
Definition
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A surname of English origin, primarily habitational from Rishworth in Yorkshire, derived from Old English 'risc' (rush) + 'worth' (enclosure), meaning 'enclosure where rushes grow'.
Examples
The Rushworth clan gathered at the old Yorkshire enclosure, debating whether their name implied speedy value or just a weedy paddock.
Carl Rushworth's gloves were a blur as he thwarted yet another shot, proving the surname lives up to its hasty heritage.
In Austen's Mansfield Park, Mr. Rushworth owned half the county but couldn't rush worth a dramatic subplot.
She traced her roots to Rushworth, where ancestors apparently enclosed rushes instead of chasing dreams.