tross
- A historical term referring to the baggage or supply train of an army, often including non-combatants and camp followers. nounThe tross followed the army closely, carrying essential supplies and equipment.During the medieval campaign, the tross was guarded heavily to prevent raids by enemy forces.
- A dialectal term used in some regions to refer to a bundle or collection of items, often tied together. nounShe carried a tross of firewood back to the cabin.The farmer gathered a tross of hay to feed the livestock.