ruttish

adjective

rut·​tish ˈrə-tish How to pronounce ruttish (audio)
: inclined to rut : lustful
ruttishly adverb
ruttishness noun

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ruttish was in 1607

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Cite this Entry

“Ruttish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruttish. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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