Definition of "rus" [rus]

• The medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "In Grosvenor Square, instead of this green plot or area, there is a little circular wood, intended, no doubt, to give one the idea of rus in urbe."
• "[2] And this my dear friend is what I am doing at Bristol! as for the future — I can only hope that it will be — the future in rus. however I earnestly hope & labour to be with you in a fortnight. & then you shall know what I am doing & how I hope to live."
• "Grosvenor Square, instead of this green plot or area, there is a little circular wood, intended, no doubt, to give one the idea of rus in urbe."