Definition of the word bush

The word "bush" has its origins in Old English and has been in use since the 10th century. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*busiz," which referred to a shrub or thorny plant. This word is also related to the Modern German word "Busch," meaning "bush" or "thicket." In Old English, the word "bush" was spelled "būs" or "būsc" and referred specifically to a thorny shrub, such as a hawthorn or a blackthorn. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any type of shrub or small tree. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the word "bush" became more general and began to refer to any type of shrub or small plant. This sense of the word has been retained in Modern English, where "bush" is commonly used to refer to a wide range of plants, from small shrubs to large trees.