Trait (?), n. [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. &fist; Formerly pronounced trā, as in French,
and still so pronounced to some extent in England.
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