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Hus
Hus (name) means a surname of Czech origin, notably borne by the religious reformer Jan Hus. Example: “Jan Hus was burned at the stake for heresy in 1415.”
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A surname of Czech origin, notably borne by the religious reformer Jan Hus.
"Jan Hus was burned at the stake for heresy in 1415."
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Etymology
* As a Polish, Czech, Slovak (Hús) and Jewish surname, from husa (“goose”). Compare Husa. * As a Dutch surname, variant of Huss, also found in German, from the nouns huis or Haus, and derivatives of Proto-West Germanic *hugi (“spirit, mind”) (as in Hugh). * As a Norwegian surname, from hus (“house”). This sense also entered French through Frankish *hūs. Compare Paulhus.
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What does “Hus” mean?
The word “Hus” means a surname of Czech origin, notably borne by the religious reformer Jan Hus.
How do you use “Hus” in a sentence?
Here is “Hus” used in a sentence: “Jan Hus was burned at the stake for heresy in 1415.”
What part of speech is “Hus”?
“Hus” is a name.
What is the meaning of Hus?
"Hus" (name) means a surname of Czech origin, notably borne by the religious reformer Jan Hus.
