Trousseau

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Trousseau \Trous`seau"\ (tr[=oo]`s[=o]"), n. [F., fr. OF.
     trossel, dim. of trousse a bundle, truss. See {Truss}.]
     The collective lighter equipments or outfit of a bride,
     including clothes, jewelry, and the like; especially, that
     which is provided for her by her family.
     [1913 Webster]



From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  trousseau
       n : the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and
           linens
       [also: {trousseaux} (pl)]