TRICE

I. transitive verb (~d; tricing) Etymology: Middle English trisen, ~n to pull, ~, from Middle Dutch trisen to hoist, from trise windlass Date: 15th century to haul up or in and lash or secure (as a sail) with a small rope, II. noun Etymology: Middle English trise, literally, pull, from trisen Date: 15th century a brief space of time ; instant