Rusk

[ ruhsk ]
/ rʌsk /

noun

(David) Dean,1909–94, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1961–69.

British Dictionary definitions for dean rusk (1 of 2)

rusk
/ (rʌsk) /

noun

a light bread dough, sweet or plain, baked twice until it is brown, hard, and crisp: often given to babies

Word Origin for rusk

C16: from Spanish or Portuguese rosca screw, bread shaped in a twist, of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for dean rusk (2 of 2)

Rusk
/ (rʌsk) /

noun

(David) Dean . 1909–94, US statesman: secretary of state (1961–69). He defended US military involvement in Vietnam and opposed recognition of communist China