Trust
/trʌst/noun
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
Did you know?The word 'trust' is linked to concepts of strength and truth, highlighting how deeply faith is intertwined with the idea of reliability and security.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*traustwō
“a state of strong reliance or confidence.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
traust
“strength, support, or firmness.”
Middle English
Middle English
trust
“confidence in someone’s reliability.”
14th Century
Middle English
trust
“a firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone.”
Modern English
English
trust
“the firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something.”