a. [ From Husk, n. ] Abounding with husks; consisting of husks. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Prob. for husty; cf. OE. host cough, AS. hwōsta; akin to D. hoest, G. husten, OHG. huosto, Icel. hōsti. See Wheeze. ] Rough in tone; harsh; hoarse; raucous;
a. Powerful; strong; burly. [ Colloq., U. S. ]
A good, husky man to pitch in the barnyard. Hamlin Garland. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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