I. ˈrə-sət noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from russet, adjective, russet, from rus, rous red, from Latin russus; akin to Latin ruber red — more at red
Date: 13th century
1. : coarse homespun usually reddish-brown cloth
2. : a reddish brown
3. : any of various apples having rough russet-colored skins
4. : a usually large elongated potato especially suited for baking
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
: of the color russet