trousseau Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens

WordNet

Trous`seau" noun
Etymology
F., fr. OF. trossel, dim. of trousse a bundle, truss. See Truss.
Definitions
  1. The collective lighter equipments or outfit of a bride, including clothes, jewelry, and the like; especially, that which is provided for her by her family.

Webster 1913