English word origin

Etymology of Russ

Diminutive of Russell.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

name

A diminutive of the male given name Russell. · A surname.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Diminutive of Russell.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

name

The Russian language.

noun

A Russian.

adj

Of or relating to the Russians.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.

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Unspecified derivation mentionRussede
Unspecified derivation mentionРусьorv

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