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trait

trait \'tra-t, Brit usu 'tra-\ n [MF, lit., act of drawing, fr. L tractus - 
   more at TRACT] 1a: a stroke of or as of a pencil  1b: TOUCH, TRACE  2: a 
   distinguishing quality (as of personal character) : PECULIARITYM