n. Topmost part of a tree.

n. - leguminous plant with leaves of three leaflets, esp. Clover.

- three-lobed ornamentation, esp. In tracery windows. [anglo-french: related to *tri-, *foil2]

n. (in full trellis-work) lattice of light wooden or metal bars, esp. As a support for climbing plants. [french trelis]

—v. (-ling) 1 shake involuntarily from emotion, weakness, etc.

- be in a state of extreme apprehension.

- quiver (leaves trembled in the breeze). —n. Trembling; quiver (tremble in his voice). [medieval latin: related to *tremulous]

adj. (-ier, -iest) colloq. Trembling.

n. Tremulous effect in music. [italian: related to *tremulous]

n. - supporting structure for a table etc., consisting of two frames fixed at an angle or hinged, or of a bar with two divergent pairs of legs.

- (in full trestle-table) table of a board or boards on trestles etc.

- (in full trestle-work) open braced framework to support a bridge etc. [latin transtrum cross-beam]

n. - popular leader or demagogue.

- (in full tribune of the people) official in ancient rome chosen by the people to protect their interests. [latin tribunus: related to *tribe]

n. - thing said or done or given as a mark of respect or affection etc.

- (foll. By to) indication of (some praiseworthy quality) (their success is a tribute to their perseverance).

- hist. A periodic payment by one state or ruler to another, esp. As a sign of dependence. B obligation to pay this. [latin tributum neuter past part. Of tribuo -ut- assign, originally divide between *tribes]

n. Muscle (esp. In the upper arm) with three points of attachment at one end. [latin caput head]