ryss.
a Russian, male person from Russia
Meaning & usage
a Russian, male person from Russia
Russians collectively, Ivan
Ryssen kommer!
a rude, violent, fierce or warlike person (traits that have been considered typical for Russians).
Where this word comes from
From Old Swedish ryz, ryze, ultimately from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ).
a large container (wagon, cage) for coal, charcoal, hay, firewood
a volume (a few cubic metres) corresponding to such a container
Where this word comes from
Probably from ryssja, used since 1637
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