Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

traunsom (plural traunsomes)

  1. crosspiece, crossbeam

Descendants edit

  • English: transom

References edit