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
The visual splendor of the spoiled brat’s college trousseau certainly casts a cinematic spell.
From Los Angeles Times
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
But the bride was allowed 100 extra ration coupons for her trousseau.
From Washington Times
The dowry was replaced with a marriage chest, also known as a trousseau or hope chest.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
