First Known Use: 13th century
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1russet
noun rus·set \ˈrə-sət\
: a reddish-brown color
Full Definition of RUSSET
1
: coarse homespun usually reddish-brown cloth
2
: a reddish brown
3
: any of various apples having rough russet-colored skins
4
: a usually large elongated potato especially suited for baking
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Origin of RUSSET
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from russet, adjective, russet, from rus, rous red, from Latin russus; akin to Latin ruber red — more at red
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2russet
adjective
Definition of RUSSET
: of the color russet
First Known Use of RUSSET
15th century
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