rusk

rusk

noun \ˈrəsk\

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

Origin of RUSK

modification of Spanish & Portuguese rosca coil, twisted roll

First Known Use: 1595

Rhymes with RUSK

brusque, busk, cusk, dusk, husk, musk, tusk