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Definition of russet-coated in US English:

russet-coated

adjective

  • 1Wearing a russet coat.

  • 2Rustic; homely, unsophisticated.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Linche (fl. 1596–1601), poet and translator. From russet + coated, after russet coat.

Pronunciation

russet-coated

/ˌrʌsɪt ˈkəʊtɪd/