Pennsylvania Dutch Dictionary: rausche

rausche ˉˊ ˘ verb, pp. gerauscht
1. to rush
2. to rustle
  Example
  1. Der vedderscht Maeher nemmt sei Sens,/ Hebt sie hooch, un—tschumpt die Fens!/ Hackt mol ei, un maeht sich aa,/ Annre sin dicht hinnedraa:/ Sense ~,/ Meischer lausche,/ Hummle brumme:/ Losst sie kumme! The first mower takes his scythe,/ Lifts it high, and—jumps the fence!/ Chops into (the grass), and starts mowing,/ The others are close behind:/ Scythes rustle,/ Little mice listen,/ Bumblebees buzz:/ "Let 'em come!"
3. to plash
4. to swash
5. to murmur
Etymology: G rauschen