TROUSSEAU

trousseau

(noun) the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

trousseau (plural trousseaus or trousseaux)

The clothes and linen, etc, that a bride collects for her wedding and married life.

(obsolete) A bundle.

Etymology

Proper noun

Trousseau

A variety of red wine grape of the species Vitis vinifera originating in eastern France which is often used in port wine; Bastardo.

Synonyms

• Bastardo

Source: Wiktionary


Trous`seau", n. Etym: [F., fr. OF. trossel, dim. of trousse a bundle, truss. See Truss.]

Definition: The collective lighter equipments or outfit of a bride, including clothes, jewelry, and the like; especially, that which is provided for her by her family.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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