Russ
A diminutive of the male given name RussellA diminutive of the male given name Russell.
US/ɹˈʌs/
Meaning
3 sensesA diminutive of the male given name Russell.
A surname.
(dated)The Russian language.
Origin
Diminutive of Russell. From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). CompareDiminutive of Russell.
From German Russe etc., from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ). Compare more recent Rus.
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