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Etymology 1 edit

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman treson, from Old French traïson (treason), from Latin trāditiō. Doublet of tradicioun.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /trɛːˈzuːn/, /ˈtrɛːzun/

Noun edit

tresoun (plural tresouns)

  1. Betrayal; aiding one's enemies or rivals:
    1. Betrayal of one's nation or governing authorities; treason or sedition.
    2. The crime of treason as defined under the Treason Act 1351.
    3. A specific instance of treason or sedition; an occasion where one acts treasonous.
    4. Betrayal of one's family or relatives (especially referring to adultery)
  2. Deception, fraudulence, lying; especially when severe or harmful:
    1. Deception on the battlefield or while at war; underhanded tactics.
    2. A specific instance of deception or fraudulence; an occasion where one uses deceit.
  3. Disobedience; refusal to obey or listen to authorities (often religious)
  4. Maliciousness, iniquity; wrong or malicious behaviour or actions, or an example of them.
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
  • English: treason
  • Scots: traison

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Etymology 2 edit

Verb edit

tresoun

  1. Alternative form of tresounen