Dictionary

traunch en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /tɹɔnt͡ʃ/ (US)
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Etymology

From Middle English *traunche, from Late Anglo-Norman traunche (Old French tranche). Doublet of tranche and trench.

Meanings

1. Divided into portions or parts of a series (especially of allotments of funds).

traunch en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /tɹɔnt͡ʃ/ (US)
• (US) audio

Etymology

From Middle English *traunche, from Late Anglo-Norman traunche (Old French tranche). Doublet of tranche and trench.

Meanings

1. One of a series of allotments (of funds for a certain purpose).
   • First of all, we provide immediate cash relief to the tune of about $35 million. And then there will be an assessment of the damage, so that the relief is -- the next traunch of relief will be spent wisely. 2004, George W. Bush, speech following tsunami disaster:
2. One set or portion of a series.

Forms

traunch en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /tɹɔnt͡ʃ/ (US)
• (US) audio

Etymology

From Middle English *traunche, from Late Anglo-Norman traunche (Old French tranche). Doublet of tranche and trench.

Meanings

1. To divide into parts or portions of a series (especially of allotments of funds).

Forms