A secret romantic meeting arranged between two people.
From Old Norse 'traust' meaning trust or confidence, borrowed into Middle English. The meaning shifted to a place where people meet in trust and secrecy.
This medieval word captures a whole genre of literature and drama—secret meetings between lovers appear in Shakespeare, in tragic ballads, and in paintings, making 'tryst' feel inherently romantic and slightly dangerous.
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