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Russia duck

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variants: or Russian duck

Definition of Russia duck

: a strong linen duck formerly used for summer clothing

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First Known Use of Russia duck

1761, in the meaning defined above

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“Russia duck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russia%20duck. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.

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