in trust



in trust

Especially of money or property, in the protection, care, or guardianship of a trustee. Following her parents' sudden deaths, the young heiress's fortune was held in trust by her paternal grandfather.
See also: trust

in trust

In the possession or care of a trustee, as in The money was held in trust for the children's education. This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]
See also: trust

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Narinder-Indian (Sikh)
TristonTRIS-tənEnglish (Modern)
DeirdreDEER-drə (English), DEER-dree (English), DER-dre (Irish)English, Irish, Irish Mythology
Aigle-Greek Mythology
Jahel-Biblical
PatrickPAT-rik (English), pat-REEK (French), PAHT-rik (German)Irish, English, French, German