torches

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See also: torchés

English

Pronunciation

Noun

torches

  1. plural of torch

Verb

torches

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of torch

Anagrams

French

Noun

torches f

  1. plural of torche

Verb

torches

  1. second-person singular present indicative/subjunctive of torcher

Middle English

Noun

torches

  1. plural of torche

Yola

Etymology

From Middle English tarche (“targe”).

Pronunciation

Noun

torches

  1. targes
    • 1927, “YOLA ZONG O BARONY VORTH”, in THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD, page 132, line 10:
      Aal haar, an wi eyen lik torches o tar?"
      "All hair, and with eyes like torches of tar,"

References

  • Kathleen A. Browne (1927) The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Sixth Series, Vol.17 No.2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 132
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