I. ˌtrəs-ˈtē noun
Date: 1647
1.
a. : one to whom something is entrusted
b. : a country charged with the supervision of a trust territory
2.
a. : a natural or legal person to whom property is legally committed to be administered for the benefit of a beneficiary (as a person or a charitable organization)
b. : one (as a corporate director) occupying a position of trust and performing functions comparable to those of a trustee
3. : trusty
II. verb
( trust·eed ; trust·ee·ing )
Date: 1818
transitive verb
: to commit to the care of a trustee
intransitive verb
: to serve as trustee