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French
Etymology
Inherited from Old French tresce, of uncertain origin; possibly from Vulgar Latin *trichia < Ancient Greek. Compare Italian treccia, Sicilian trizza.
Pronunciation
Noun
tresse f (plural tresses)
- tress, braid, plait
Verb
tresse
- inflection of tresser:
- first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
- second-person singular imperative
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Middle English
Etymology 1
From Old French tresce, of unclear origin.
Pronunciation
Noun
tresse (plural tresses)
- braid, tress
- binds, cords (for hair or armour)
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Etymology 2
Verb
tresse
- Alternative form of tressen
Norman
Etymology
From Old French tresce, of uncertain origin.
Noun
tresse f (plural tresses)
- (Jersey) plait, braid