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husky 1, adjective (oh)



[Sense: 1; Date: 1700-1800; Origin: Probably from husk 'to have a dry cough' (16-19 centuries) (from the sound).]
[Sense: 2; Date: 1800-1900; Origin: Probably from HUSK1; because corn-husks are hard and strong]
a husky voice is deep, quiet, and attractive
กก'Come quickly,' she said in a husky whisper.
especially AmE a man or boy who is husky is big and strong
-- huskily adv