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truss
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truss (trus) an elastic, canvas, or metallic device for retaining a reduced hernia within the abdominal cavity.
truss (trs)
n.
A supportive device, usually consisting of a pad with a belt, worn to prevent enlargement of a hernia or the return of a reduced hernia.
v.
To support or brace with a truss.
truss
Etymology: Fr, trousser, to pack up
an apparatus worn to prevent or retard the herniation of the intestines or other organ through an opening in the abdominal wall.
truss [trus]
an elastic, canvas, or metallic device for retaining a reduced hernia within the abdominal cavity.
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In it, Michael Henchard, an itinerate hay trusser, gets drunk, and--sick with disappointment and spite over the way his life is going--auctions off his wife and infant daughter to a passing sailor for five guineas.
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Ciaran grew his hair to play Michael Henchard,a hay trusser who believes his wife and child are holding him back and, while drunk, sells them for five guineas to a sailor.
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