tress /tɹɛs/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet.“Mercy! If I had a husband whose business it was to look at women's beautiful eyes, peachy cheeks, and luxurious tresses, I should go crazy! […]” — 1914 •A long lock of hair. •A knot or festoon, as of flowers. verb1 •To braid or knot hair. formstressed · tressing · tresses
