Defn: A short, squat woman. [Obs.] Ainsworth.
TRUBU
Tru*bu", n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An East India herring (Clupea toli) which is extensively caught for the sake of its roe and for its flesh.
TRUCE Truce, n. Etym: [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. treów fidelity, faith, troth. See True.]
1. (Mil.)
Defn: A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet. Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless thoughts. Milton. Flag of truce (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended. — Truce of God, a suspension of arms promulgated by the church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages, putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain periods.
TRUCEBREAKER
Truce"break`er, n.
Defn: One who violates a truce, covenant, or engagement.
TRUCELESS
Truce"less, a.