husky
2hus·ky
adj \ˈhəs-kē\hus·ki·erhus·ki·est
Definition of HUSKY
: hoarse with or as if with emotion
— hus·ki·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
— hus·ki·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun
Origin of HUSKY
probably from husk huskiness, from obsolete husk to have a dry cough
First Known Use: circa 1722
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