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abbreviation

Russia.

Russian.

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Words nearby Rus.

rural sociology, Rurik, Ruritania, Ruritanian, ruru, Rus., ruse, rush, rush candle, Rushdie, Rushdie, Salman

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How to use Rus. in a sentence

“The origins of Kiev and Rus were really established by people who identified as Vikings,” he said.
Every Viking ‘Fact’ Is Wrong|Nico Hines|March 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We started up the mountain at half-past ten, and arrived on the shores of Rus Vand very hot and tired in about two hours.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees
We three walked over the mountain to spend the day at Rus Vand, taking our lunch with us.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees
While Esau went out after deer the other two crawled up the mountain and over to Rus Vand to fish, and had a good day.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees

Before I could fire again he got into the ravine which runs down towards Rus Lake, and was out of our sight.
Three in Norway|James Arthur Lees
Pyrus, pī′rus, n. a genus of trees and shrubs of the natural order Rosace, sub-order Pome.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Rus.

RUS

abbreviation for

Russia (international car registration)

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