Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "tronche"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular present indicative of troncher.
Third person singular present indicative of troncher.
First person singular present subjunctive of troncher.
Third person singular present subjunctive of troncher.
Second person singular imperative of troncher.

Question 2

Where does the French word "tronche" come from?

Accepted Answer

attested since 1298 in the sense of "log, beam". from popular Latin trunca from which come tronc, tronçon, etc. attested in 1596 in the sense of "head".

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