Russ

noun

plural Russ or Russes
Russ adjective

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Old Russian Rus' the East Slavic-speaking lands

First Known Use

1537, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Russ was in 1537

Dictionary Entries Near Russ

Cite this Entry

“Russ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russ. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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