traunch
verbEtymology From Middle English *traunche, from Late Anglo-Norman traunche (Old French tranche). Doublet of tranche and trench.
1
To divide into parts or portions of a series (especially of allotments of funds).
traunch
nounUS /tɹɔnt͡ʃ/
Etymology From Middle English *traunche, from Late Anglo-Norman traunche (Old French tranche). Doublet of tranche and trench.
1
One of a series of allotments (of funds for a certain purpose).
- First of all, we provide immediate cash relief to the tune of about $35 million. And then there will be an assessment of the damage, so that the relief is -- the next traunch of relief will be spent wisely.2004, George W. Bush, speech following tsunami disaster:
2
One set or portion of a series.