n.
Pronunciation: ' trüs
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English trewes, plural of trewe agreement, from Old English tr ē ow fidelity; akin to Old English tr ē owe faithful ― more at TRUE
Date: 13th century
1 : a suspension of fighting especially of considerable duration by agreement of opposing forces : ARMISTICE , CEASE-FIRE
2 : a respite especially from a disagreeable or painful state or action