MUSCOVY


Meaning of MUSCOVY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' m ə s-k ə -v ē

Function: geographical name

1 the principality of Moscow (founded 1295) which in 15th century came to dominate Russia

2 ― see RUSSIA 1

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.