First Known Use: 14th century
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1tryst
noun \ˈtrist, especially British ˈtrīst\
: a meeting by lovers at a secret time or place
Full Definition of TRYST
1
: an agreement (as between lovers) to meet
2
: an appointed meeting or meeting place
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Origin of TRYST
Middle English triste appointed station for hunters, probably from trist, trust confidence, trust
Related to TRYST
- Synonyms
- appointment, assignation, date, rendezvous, engagement
2tryst
intransitive verb
Definition of TRYST
: to make or keep a tryst
— tryst·er \ˈtris-tər, ˈtrīs-\ noun
First Known Use of TRYST
14th century
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