Definition of russet-coated in US English:
russet-coated
adjective
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/