Obs. rare. [a. OF. trëu, older trëud (Roland, 11th c.): see TREWAGE.] Tribute. Bring to trewe, to subject to tribute, make tributary.
c. 1330. R. Brunne, Chron. Wace (Rolls), 4600. Al my conqueste preise y nought, Bot þe Bretons to trewe be brought. Ibid., 11921. To aske hym trewe, hit is for nought.
