Where does “rus” come from?

rus (Swedish) comes from Swedish rusa, from Proto-Germanic hurskijaną, from Proto-Germanic hurskaz, from Proto-Indo-European ḱers- — to run.

rus (Swedish): a mental state of intoxication brought on by alcohol or other drugs

Definitions

  1. a mental state of intoxication brought on by alcohol or other drugs

Ancestry of “rus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Swedishrusato rush, hurry
2Proto-Germanichurskijanąto be quick; rush; drive
3Proto-Germanichurskazfast; quick; lively
4Proto-Indo-Europeanḱers-to run

Words derived from “rus”

Every word from Proto-Indo-European ḱers- →Every word from Proto-Germanic hurskaz →Every word from Proto-Germanic hurskijaną →