Russ
proper nounadjectivenounproper nouncommon in dialogue
A diminutive of the male given name Russell.
proper noun
- 1
A diminutive of the male given name Russell.
- 2
A surname.
Etymology
Diminutive of Russell.
adjective
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datedOf or relating to the Russians.
Etymology
From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.
noun
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datedA Russian.
But time will teach the Russ, ev'n conquering War Has handmaid arts: aye, aye, the Russ will woo All sciences that speed Bellona's car, All murder's tactic arts, and win them too […]
proper noun
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datedThe Russian language.
Forms
- plural
- Russes
- comparative
- more Russ
- superlative
- most Russ
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Russ · A diminutive of the male given name Russell.
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