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1552
First Known Use of husky
1552
Origin and Etymology of husky
probably from husk huskiness, from obsolete husk to have a dry cough
First Known Use: circa 1722
husky
Definition of husky
huskies
1 : a heavy-coated working dog of the New World arctic region
2 : siberian husky
Origin and Etymology of husky
shortening of Huskemaw, Uskemaw Eskimo, from Cree aškime·w; akin to Montagnais (Algonquian language of eastern Canada) aiachkime8 Micmac, Eskimo — more at eskimo
First Known Use: 1852
husky
Definition of husky
huskies
: one that is husky
1864
First Known Use of husky
1864
Origin and Etymology of husky
probably from 1husk
First Known Use: 1869
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Definition of husky for Students
huskies
: a strong dog with a thick coat often used to pull sleds in arctic regions
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