Obs. Forms: 1 fýsan, 3 fusen (ü). Also 3 fouse (see under FOUS a.). [OE. fýsan, f. fús FOUS a. (Not identical with FEEZE.)]
1. intr. To hasten, set out hastily. Also refl.
a. 1000. Cædmons Gen., 2860 (Gr.). He sona ongann fysan to fore.
1000. Andreas, 1698 (Gr.). He Ongan hine þa fysan & to flote ȝyrwan.
c. 1205. Lay., 1865. Forð com Corineus & fusde hine sulfne. Ibid., 13534. Alle we mote fusen.
2. trans. To forward or send forth speedily; to dispatch.
a. 1000. Byrhtnoth, 269 (Gr.). He fysde forð flan ȝenehe.
c. 1000. Lamb. Ps. li. 7 (Bosw.). He fysþ ðe of ȝetelde.
c. 1205. Lay., 1511. Brutus nom al his ȝunge folc & hem to scipe fusede.