Hushes
/ˈhʌʃɪz/noun
Third-person singular present tense of hush; to make or become quiet.
Did you know?The exact origin of *hush* is uncertain, but it has long functioned as an imperative sound-word used to command silence, which is why it feels almost like a verbal charm.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
hushen
“to silence, quiet, or make still”
16th Century
English
hush
“an exclamation or command for silence”
Modern English
English
hush
“to make or become quiet”
Modern English
English
hushes
“third-person singular present tense of hush”