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ryss.

a Russian, male person from Russia

4 characters1 syllables approx.Svenska language

Meaning & usage

noun/rʏs/[rʏsː]
  1. a Russian, male person from Russia

    common-gender
  2. Russians collectively, Ivan

    colloquial · common-gender · definite · singular
    Ryssen kommer!
  3. a rude, violent, fierce or warlike person (traits that have been considered typical for Russians).

    archaic · common-gender · derogatory
Where this word comes from

From Old Swedish ryz, ryze, ultimately from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ).

noun/rʏs/[rʏsː]
  1. a large container (wagon, cage) for coal, charcoal, hay, firewood

    common-gender
  2. a volume (a few cubic metres) corresponding to such a container

    common-gender
Where this word comes from

Probably from ryssja, used since 1637

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