rusher

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun (football) a ball carrier who tries to gain ground by running with the ball
noun someone who migrates as part of a rush to a new gold field or a new territory
noun a person who rushes; someone in a hurry; someone who acts precipitously

From rush + -er.

"Rusher was beaten in the vegetable classes--in giant vegetable marrows and cabbages," retorted Sir Philip, with a chuckle. — The Hand in the Dark, Arthur J. (Arthur John) Rees
"If it's to be in a church, and you want us all for rushers--I mean ushers, why----" "We'll all be on the job," finished Dick. — The Rover Boys on the Farm; or, Last Days at Putnam Hall, Edward Stratemeyer

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