I. ˈtrau̇n(t)s transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: to trash or punish severely: as
a. : flog , cudgel
b. : to defeat decisively
c. : to censure sternly : castigate verbally
d. dialect chiefly England : indict , sue
II. ˈtrau̇ns intransitive verb
Etymology: probably alteration of trance (III)
Scot & dialect England : to make a tiresome or rambling journey : tramp
III. noun
( -s )
dialect England : a long tiring ramble or journey