russ Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
    Rus.

WordNet

Russ noun singular & plural
Definitions
  1. A Russian, or the Russians. Rare, except in poetry.
  2. The language of the Russians.
Russ adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the Russians.

Webster 1913