What does TRESS mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A long lock of a womans hair. (source: KoalaChat)

3. Pronunciations: US: /tɹɛs/; UK: /tɹɛs/ (source: KoalaChat)

4. Origin and Usage: The word "tress" comes from the Old French word "tresse" meaning "plait, braid". It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a long lock of hair, usually on a woman. (source: KoalaChat)

5. Synonyms: Lock, strand, curl, ringlet, braid. (source: KoalaChat)

6. Related Words: Dress, press, stress, crest, chess. (source: KoalaChat)

7. Example Sentences:

• She wore her long tresses in a braid.
• The actresss golden tresses shone in the sunlight.
• He twirled a strand of her tress around his finger.