trousseau

[troo-soh, troo-soh]

noun

plural

trousseaux, trousseaus 

1. an outfit of clothing, household linen, etc., for a bride.

trousseau

/ ˈtruːsəʊ /

noun

1. the clothes, linen, etc, collected by a bride for her marriage

Word History and Origins

Origin of trousseau¹

1175–1225; < French; Middle French troussel, equivalent to trousse parcel, bundle (of straw, etc.), noun derivative of tro ( u ) sser to fasten ( truss ) + -el diminutive suffix ( -elle )

Word History and Origins

Origin of trousseau¹

C19: from Old French, literally: a little bundle, from trusse a bundle; see _truss

Example Sentences

“The precious bits of cloth folded away in a small trunk like an abandoned trousseau, the books of my life, the medals in their cases.”

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The visual splendor of the spoiled brat’s college trousseau certainly casts a cinematic spell.

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The wine, as well as the rings, the perfume and the other elements were part of a funerary trousseau that was to accompany the deceased in their voyage into the afterlife.

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But the bride was allowed 100 extra ration coupons for her trousseau.

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The dowry was replaced with a marriage chest, also known as a trousseau or hope chest.

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Related Words

• apparel 
• attire 
• closet 
• dresser 
• trunk