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Huss

or Hus

[ huhs; Czech hoos ]

noun

  1. John, 1369?–1415, Czech religious reformer and martyr.

Huss

1

/ hʌs /

noun

  1. HussJohn?13721415MBohemianRELIGION: religious reformer John, Czech name Jan Hus. ?1372–1415, Bohemian religious reformer. Influenced by Wycliffe, he anticipated the Reformation in denouncing doctrines and abuses of the Church. His death at the stake precipitated the Hussite wars in Bohemia and Moravia

huss

2

/ hʌs /

noun

  1. the flesh of the European dogfish, when used as food

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Huss1

C15 husk, huske, C16 huss : of obscure origin

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