n. [ Prob. for hulsk, and from the same root as hull a husk. See Hull a husk. ]
Husks of the prodigal son (Bot.),
v. t.
a.
adv. [ From Husky. ] In a husky manner; dryly. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
n.
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. ]
n.;