torquatedadj.
1. Wearing a torque: see torque n.1
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1623 H. Cockeram Eng. Dict. Torquated, one wearing a chaine.
1656 T. Blount Glossographia Torquated.., that weares a collar or chain.
2. Formed as or like a torque; twisted from a narrow strip or band.
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woundenOE
thwarlc1400
wreathenc1400
writhenc1475
thrown1534
crinkled1558
contort1570
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rivelled1594
wrested1609
twound1610
twirled1611
contorted1622
tortile1658
torcular1661
roped1681
wended?1690
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entwisteda1800
torquated1851
barley sugar1868
spirated1871
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rangled1924
1851 D. Wilson Archæol. & Prehistoric Ann. Scotl. i. iv. 81 The parish of Shapinsay..in which was found a beautiful torquated ring.
1851 D. Wilson Archæol. & Prehistoric Ann. Scotl. iv. iii. 517 The torquated hoop.
1863 D. Wilson Prehistoric Ann. Scotl. (ed. 2) I. ii. vi. 470 A recent discovery..of..torquated neck and arm rings.
3. Zoology. = torquate adj.
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1891 in Cent. Dict.
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