tor

noun

ˈtȯr

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: a high craggy hill

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Etymology

Middle English, from Old English torr

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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tor was before the 12th century

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“Tor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tor. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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tor

noun

ˈtȯ(ə)r

: a high rocky hill

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