Definition of TORSE

torse

Meanings

Plural: torses

Noun

  • A twist of cloth or wreath, typically placed underneath and forming part of a crest (as an orle or wreath) and customarily shown with six twists, the first tincture being the tincture of the field, the second the tincture of the metal, and so on; rarely, it occurs as a charge.
  • The torso.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French torse (“wreath”), from Latin torqueō (“to twist”). Doublet of trousse and truss.

Synonyms

orle, wreath

Scrabble Score: 5

torse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
torse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
torse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

torse is a valid Words With Friends word