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rusk

noun
\ ˈrəsk How to pronounce rusk (audio) \

Definition of rusk

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : hard crisp bread originally used as ship's stores
2 : a sweet or plain bread baked, sliced, and baked again until dry and crisp

Rusk

biographical name
\ ˈrəsk How to pronounce Rusk (audio) \

Definition of Rusk (Entry 2 of 2)

(David) Dean 1909–1994 U.S. Secretary of State (1961–69)

Examples of rusk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 Toss with about ½ cup of vinaigrette, making sure to combine thoroughly so the rusks begin to soak up the vinaigrette. — Sarah Fritsche, SFChronicle.com, "Recipe: Tawla’s Fattoush," 3 July 2018

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First Known Use of rusk

Noun

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for rusk

Noun

modification of Spanish & Portuguese rosca coil, twisted roll

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rusk

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English Language Learners Definition of rusk

chiefly British : a dry, hard cookie that is eaten especially by young children

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