I. ˈtrist, -rīst noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English tryst, trist, triste agreement, tryst, appointed station in hunting, from Old French triste appointed station in hunting, watch post, ambush, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse treysta to make strong and safe, make firm, trust, traust trust — more at trust
1. Scotland : a mutual agreement
2.
a. : an agreement often between lovers to meet at a specified time and place
the merciless sea keeps tryst with the fury of the winds — Lilian S. Taylor
b. : an agreed upon meeting ; also : a place specified for a tryst
suburban trysts that offered real cover — Rebecca West
3. Scotland : market , fair ; especially : a fixed annual cattle market
Synonyms: see engagement
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English trysten, tristen, from tryst, trist tryst
intransitive verb
1. chiefly Scotland : to agree upon a meeting : make a tryst ; also : to keep a tryst : meet
2. obs Scotland : to come to terms : negotiate
3. obsolete : to happen at the same time
transitive verb
1. Scotland : to agree to meet at a certain time or place : make tryst with
2. Scotland : to affect with good or evil : visit