Category:Trait

Trait, n. Etym: [f., fr. L. tractus, fr. trahere to draw. See trace, V., and cf. Tract a region, trace a strap, tret.]

1. A stroke; a touch. By this single trait homer makes an essential difference between the Iliad and odyssey. Broome.

2. A distinguishing or marked feature; a peculiarity; as, a trait of Character.

Note: formerly pronounced tra, as in french, and still so pronounced To some extent in england.