tresoun
Middle English
Alternative forms
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman treson, from Old French traïson (“treason”), from Latin trāditiō. Doublet of tradicioun.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /trɛːˈzuːn/, /ˈtrɛːzun/
Noun
tresoun (plural tresouns)
- Betrayal; aiding one's enemies or rivals:
- Betrayal of one's nation or governing authorities; treason or sedition.
- The crime of treason as defined under the Treason Act 1351.
- A specific instance of treason or sedition; an occasion where one acts treasonous.
- Betrayal of one's family or relatives (especially referring to adultery)
- Deception, fraudulence, lying; especially when severe or harmful:
- Deception on the battlefield or while at war; underhanded tactics.
- A specific instance of deception or fraudulence; an occasion where one uses deceit.
- Disobedience; refusal to obey or listen to authorities (often religious)
- Maliciousness, iniquity; wrong or malicious behaviour or actions, or an example of them.
Derived terms
References
- “treisǒun, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-09-18.
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