Word of the Day 12.26.08

trousseau

trous·seau (trs, tr-s)

n. pl. trous·seaux (-sz, -sz) or trous·seaus

The possessions, such as clothing and linens, that a bride assembles for her marriage.


[French, from Old French, diminutive of trousse, bundle; see truss.]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

Noun 1. trousseautrousseau – the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens

getup, outfit, rig, turnout – a set of clothing (with accessories); “his getup was exceedingly elegant”

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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