torse

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Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

torsen. [OF., fr. OF. & F. tors, torse, twisted, wreathed, p. p. of tordre to twist, L. torquere. See Torture.].
  •  A wreath.  [1913 Webster]
  •  A developable surface. See under Developable.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

torse, n. Heraldry a wreath.

Etymology
obs. F torse, torce wreath ult. f. L torta fem. past part. (as TORT)

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