An archaic or variant spelling of 'gorse'; a spiny shrub with yellow flowers found on wastelands.
An older form of 'gorse,' derived from Old English 'gorst.' This variant spelling persists in historical documents and some regional dialects.
Spelling variations like 'gorst/gorse' show English was standardized relatively late—medieval writers spelled the same word multiple ways, and some variants stubbornly persist in local dialects centuries later.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.