blʌʃ v. & n. --v.intr. 1 a
develop a
pink tinge in
the face from embarrassment or
shame. b (of the face)
redden in
this way. 2
feel embarrassed or
ashamed. 3 be or
become red or pink. --n. 1 the
act of blushing. 2 a pink tinge. øat
first blush on the first
glimpse or
impression.
spare a person's blushes refrain from causing embarrassment
esp. by
praise. [ME f. OE blyscan]