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Truand

Tru′and

(-and)
,
Noun.
&
Adj.
See
Truant
.
[Obs.]

Definition 2024

truand

truand

English

Noun

truand ‎(plural truands)

  1. Obsolete form of truant.

Adjective

truand ‎(comparative more truand, superlative most truand)

  1. Obsolete form of truant.

French

Etymology

From Transalpine Gaulish *truganto. Cognate to English truant, Irish trogán, Welsh tru.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tʁy.ɑ̃/

Noun

truand m ‎(plural truands, feminine truande)

  1. (historical) (professional) beggar (in the Middle Ages)
  2. crook; gangster
  3. (colloquial) beggar

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