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., 323. Your lothsome driuell, that you put vppon theyr eyes, eares, noses, and lyppes, are fitting complements for hynch pynch, and laugh not: coale vnder candlesticke: Frier Rush: and wo-penny hoe.
¶ Confused by Scott (? after Milton, lAllegro, 104) with Ignis fatuus.
1808. Scott, Marm., IV. i.
Better we had through mire and bush | |
Been lanthorn-led by Friar Rush. |