Meaning of trousseau in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌtruˈsoʊ/

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1. Noun

   trousseau

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of trousse‘bundle’ (a sense also found in Middle English)

   Definitions

   1. the personal outfit of a bride

   Examples

   • « clothes and accessories and linens »