Ross

·noun The rough, scaly matter on the surface of the bark of trees.

II. Ross ·vt To divest of the ross, or rough, scaly surface; as, to ross bark.

ross
The rough scaly matter on the surface of the bark of certain trees. A term much used in New England....

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
ross
A term from the Celtic, signifying a promontory. ...

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Cousin, Anne Ross (Cundell)
(1824-1906) Poetess, only dau. of D.R. Cundell, M.D., Leith, m. 1847 Rev. Wm. Cousin, minister of t...

Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
Locke, David Ross (Petroleum V. Nasby)
(1833-1888) Humorist, b. in New York State. His political satires really influenced opinion during ...

Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin