trousseau
Example Sentences
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“The precious bits of cloth folded away in a small trunk like an abandoned trousseau, the books of my life, the medals in their cases.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
The wine, as well as the rings, the perfume and the other elements were part of a funerary trousseau that was to accompany the deceased in their voyage into the afterlife.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024
But the bride was allowed 100 extra ration coupons for her trousseau.
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022
They chose to plant their estate with varieties from western Spain — mencía, albariño and godello, along with tempranillo, trousseau and garnacha, or grenache.
From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2021
As her approach altered her angle of view, the revelers on the lid of an ancient trousseau chest writhed into dance steps.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
