First Known Use: 1595
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rusk
noun \ˈrəsk\
: a dry, hard cookie that is eaten especially by young children
Full Definition of RUSK
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
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Origin of RUSK
modification of Spanish & Portuguese rosca coil, twisted roll
Rusk
biographical name \ˈrəsk\
Definition of RUSK
(David) Dean 1909–1994 United States secy. of state (1961–69)
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