trice
1a very short time; an instant: in a trice.
Origin of trice
1Words Nearby trice
Other definitions for trice (2 of 3)
to pull or haul with a rope.
to haul up and fasten with a rope (usually followed by up).
Origin of trice
2Other words from trice
- un·triced, adjective
How to use trice in a sentence
The affair took place in 1652, and was fought with swords, the Colonel being run through the body in a trice.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperIn a trice he speeded up the Comet and leaped forward toward the caon, sand and loosened pebbles dropping all around him.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsHence to Tom trice for the probate of the will and had it done to my mind, which did give my father and me good content.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysEarly to my cozen Thomas trice to discourse about our affairs, and he did make demand of the L200 and the interest thereof.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysUp, and this morning comes Mr. Clerke, and tells me that the Injunction against trice is dismissed again, which troubles me much.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel Pepys
British Dictionary definitions for trice (1 of 2)
/ (traɪs) /
moment; instant (esp in the phrase in a trice)
Origin of trice
1British Dictionary definitions for trice (2 of 2)
/ (traɪs) /
(tr often foll by up) nautical to haul up or secure
Origin of trice
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