ETYM Old Eng. trusse, French trousse, Old Fren. also tourse; perhaps from Latin tryrsus stalk, stem. Related to Thyrsus, Torso, Trousers, Trousseau.
(Irregular plural: trusses).
1. A device that is worn to hold a hernia in place.
2. An assemblage of beams forming a rigid structure (as a roof truss).
1. Domaine agricole.
2. Exploitation.
Assemblage de soutien de toiture.
Bandage de soutien des testicules.
1. To support structurally, of roofs or bridges.
2. To tie the wings and legs of a bird before cooking.