Huss

Or Hus

[huhs, hoos]

noun

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

Huss

¹

/ hʌs /

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Huss¹

C15 husk, huske, C16 huss : of obscure origin

Example Sentences

When Matthias Huss first visited Rhône Glacier in Switzerland 35 years ago, the ice was just a short walk from where his parents would park the car.

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Toby Huss takes over the remainder of the season.

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The late Johnny Hardwick, who voiced him for the first six episodes of the new season, was replaced by Toby Huss.

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"It is not the very first time that we're seeing big landslides in the Alps," says Mr Huss.

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"Glaciers are very important for communicating climate change, because they are so visible," said Mr Huss.

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