Russ en · PROPN · etymology 1
Etymology
Diminutive of Russell.
Meanings
- A diminutive of the male given name Russell.
- A surname.
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
Russ en · ADJ · etymology 2
Etymology
From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.
Meanings
- (dated) Of or relating to the Russians.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most Russ | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more Russ | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Russ en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.
Meanings
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(dated, poetic, rare) A 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 […]
1831, Thomas Campbell, The Power of Russia:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russ | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Russes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Russ en · PROPN · etymology 2
Etymology
From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.
Meanings
- (dated) The Russian language.