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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024torse (tôrs),USA pronunciation n. [Heraldry.]- a wreath of twisted silks of two alternating tinctures, usually a metal and a color, depicted supporting a crest or coronet, often upon a helmet. See diag. under coat of arms.
- Late Latin torsus (past participle), for Latin tortus, past participle of torquēre to twist
- Middle French: wreath, noun, nominal use of feminine of tors twisted
- 1565–75
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