v. rare. [ad. F. tressaillir to thrill, tremble, f. tres-:—L. TRANS- + saillir to jump.] intr. To start with sudden agitation, as with a thrill of surprise, joy, etc.
1889. D. C. Murray, Danger. Catspaw, xiv. The ladies tressilated deliciously. The crime began to take an air of romance.
