Ruse

Pronunciation

• enPR: roÍžoz, IPA: /ruːz/
• Rhymes: -uːz
• Homophones: roos, rues

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French ruse ("evasive movements of a pursued animal"), with conflicting Latin origins.

Full definition of ruse

Noun

1. a trick
2. guile

Derived terms

• ruse de guerre

Anagrams

• rues, sure, user