Definition of rash

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rash ¹    (rsh) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
rash·er , rash·est

1. Characterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness. See Synonyms at reckless.
2. Archaic Quick in producing a strong or marked effect.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English rasch, active, unrestrained, perhaps from Old English -raesc (in lgræsc, lightning), or from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German rasch, fast

OTHER FORMS:
rashly (Adverb), rashness (Noun)

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