Definitions for Prussian

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Prussian Prus·sian

Spelling: [pruhsh-uh n]

IPA: /ˈprʌʃ ən/

Prussian is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 295 anagrams from letters in Prussian (ainprssu).

Definitions for Prussian

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Prussia.
2. (originally) one of a Lettic people formerly inhabiting territory along and near the coast at the southeastern corner of the Baltic Sea.
3. a Baltic language formerly spoken in Prussia; Old Prussian. Abbreviation: Pruss.

adjective

1. of or relating to Prussia or its inhabitants.
2. characterized by, exemplifying, or resembling Prussianism.

Origin of Prussian

First recorded in 1555-65; Prussi(a) + -an

Examples for Prussian

I set off with all speed, and when I arrived there was a Prussian patrol at the cottage.

I said there was no doubt that the Prussian army was on its march, and would soon be joined by that of the Princes and of Austria.

"Very good wine, I think," swore the Prussian, taking the bottle.

Now the Prussian staff had taken up its quarters in this farmhouse.

The whole purpose was to create this idea that there was this Prussian juggernaut.

For the matter of that, the Prussian helmet makes the fact patent.

Prussian militarism was unlovely, to be sure, but the Kaiser was no Führer.

Also a cavalry division of the Prussian Guard, with some other detachments of cavalry.

Supposedly, he and his troops drank it after defeating the Prussian army in 1809.

He it was who had put into the hands of Prussian soldiers the weapon that won Kniggrtz.