I. ˈtrüs noun
Etymology: Middle English trewes, plural of trewe agreement, from Old English trēow fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe 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
II. verb
( truced ; truc·ing )
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
: to make a truce
transitive verb
: to end with a truce