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Ross vs Ros - What's the difference?

ross | ros |

Ros is a alternative form of ross.



As proper nouns the difference between ross and ros

is that ross is {{surname|A=An|English and Scottish habitational}} derived from any of several places of that name, from Gaelic ros "headland" while Ros is {{given name|female|diminutive=Rosalind}}.

As a noun ross

is the rough, scaly surface on the bark of trees.

As a verb ross

is to divest of the ross, or rough, scaly surface.

ross

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • derived from any of several places of that name, from Gaelic ros "headland".
  • , transferred use of the surname since early nineteenth century.

    • See also

    * Ross Island ----

    ros

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
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