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
The Broc was primarily valdigué, a variety once called “Napa gamay” in California, along with some zinfandel and trousseau.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2021
Oh, she monogrammed guest towels and crocheted collars for her trousseau and I don’t know what all.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
