traunsom

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably from Latin trānstrum; if so, a doublet of trest.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtransum/, /ˈtram(p)sum/, /-ən/

Noun

traunsom (plural traunsomes)

  1. crosspiece, crossbeam

Descendants

  • English: transom

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