Russ
A diminutive of the male given name Russell.
Adjective
- Of or relating to the Russians.
Origin
From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.
Forms
Proper noun Entry 2
- A diminutive of the male given name Russell.
- A surname.
Origin
Diminutive of Russell.
Related
Proper noun dated
- The Russian language.
Noun
- 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...