— russetish, russety , adj. — russetlike , adj.
/rus"it/ , n.
1. yellowish brown, light brown, or reddish brown.
2. a coarse reddish-brown or brownish homespun cloth formerly used for clothing.
3. any of various apples that have a rough brownish skin and ripen in the autumn.
4. a brownish, roughened area on fruit, resulting from diseases, insects, or spraying.
5. finished leather that is not yet polished or colored.
adj.
6. yellowish-brown, light-brown, or reddish-brown.
7. made of russet.
[ 1225-75; ME rousset, dim. of rous reddish brown, red (of hair); see ROUX ]