First Known Use: 14th century
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tress
noun \ˈtres\
Definition of TRESS
1
: a long lock of hair; especially : the long unbound hair of a woman —usually used in plural
2
archaic : a plait of hair : braid
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Origin of TRESS
Middle English tresse, from Anglo-French tresce
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tress
noun \ˈtres\
Definition of TRESS for Kids
: a long lock of hair
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