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.
☞ Formerly pronounced trā, as in French, and still so
pronounced to some extent in England.