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torse
CIDE DICTIONARY
torse, n. [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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