Little Russian

noun

1. former name for one of the Ruthenian people or their dialect of Ukrainian.
2. Ukrainian ( def 3 ).

Little Russian

noun

1. See Ukrainian
   a former word for Ukrainian

Example Sentences

He had heard so much of the beauty of the Little Russian folk-songs, and hoped to amass material for his future compositions.

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But the privy councillor would not hear of it; he was a Little Russian, and obstinate as the devil.

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The Little Russian dragged his feet heavily over the floor, and again his low whistle quivered in the room.

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Natasha muttered something hotly and rapidly; and again the sonorous voice of the Little Russian was heard.

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He shrugged his shoulders in silence, and the Little Russian laughed with his thick, soft laugh.

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