Synonyms for trousseau


Grammar : Noun
Spell : troo-soh, troo-soh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtru soʊ, truˈsoʊ

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Définition of trousseau

Origin :
  • 1817, from French trousseau, originally "a bundle," diminutive of Old French trousse "bundle" (see truss). Italicized as foreign at first, nativized by 1833. The Old French form was borrowed into Middle English early 13c., but it fell from use.
  • As in wardrobe : noun clothes or furniture for storing clothes
  • As in clothing : noun attire
  • As in wedding apparel : noun clothes for wedding party
  • As in clothes/clothing : noun personal attire
Example sentences :
  • It was said that twenty working-girls were engaged day and night upon the trousseau.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • So Linda realized that Mary Louise had been told about the trousseau.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • Such expenditure, when you have just been preaching economy on my trousseau!
  • Extract from : « The Innocent Adventuress » by Mary Hastings Bradley
  • They consulted a long time over the trousseau that should be given to her.
  • Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 » by Various
  • "But we will not discuss my trousseau just yet," she observed, blushing.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Luttrell's First Patient » by Rosa Nouchette Carey
  • Marjorie chose her wedding-dress and was busy with her trousseau.
  • Extract from : « Four Days » by Hetty Hemenway
  • Miss Viola was busy most of the time preparing her trousseau.
  • Extract from : « The Kentucky Ranger » by Edward T. Curnick
  • My mother's trousseau was all that a mother-in-law could wish.
  • Extract from : « The Promised Land » by Mary Antin
  • Hence I am doing this part of my trousseau in princely fashion.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 » by Various
  • But what I do hunger for and what I will have is a trousseau.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 » by Various
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