torterous

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Middle English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman torturous, from Old French tortureus, from Latin tortūra.

Adjective

torterous

  1. torturous
    • , The Epitaffe of the Moste Noble & Valyaunt Iasper Late Duke of Beddeforde, : :
      O turmentoure / traytoure / torterous tyraunte.
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Descendants

  • English: torturous