Trice Definition
trīs
triced, trices, tricing
noun
A very short time; instant; moment.
Webster's New World
verb
triced
To haul up (a sail, etc.) and secure with a small line.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- trice-up
Origin of Trice
From Middle English (at a) trise at one pull from trisen to hoist from Middle Dutch trīsen from trīse pulley V., from Middle English trisen
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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